The Lee High School Auditorium In Pennington Gap Virginia Was A Crowded Place As Those In Attendance Heard News About The Possible Reopening Of Lee Regional Medical Center. Folks In The Region Haven’t Had Immediate Access To Emergency Care Since Wellmont Shutdown The Facility Nearly A Year Ago. Lee County Hospital Authority Vice Chairman Ronnie Montgomery Told The Crowd, It Will Take Some Time To Get A Certificate Of Need Approved For The Hospital Which Will Start Up As A Critical Care Facility With 25 Beds.