Any participating locality may issue its general obligation bonds in the manner provided in the Public Finance Act (§ 15.2-2600 et seq.) in furtherance of the establishment, construction, or enlargement of a hospital or health center. The industrial development authority of any participating locality may issue its bonds in the manner provided in the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act (§ 15.2-4900 et seq.) in furtherance of the establishment, construction, enlargement, or operation of a nonprofit or not-for-profit hospital or health center with the concurrence of the governing body of the participating locality.
Va. Code § 15.2-5376