IHL could hold a special meeting later than Nov. 17. What you need to know, With the closure of Mississippi's only burn center, UMMC says it will pick up some of the slack, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). The struggling 208-bed hospital employs more than 600 people. CEO resigns as Greenwood hospital moves toward possible affiliation Advances in technology do not mean community hospitals can simply close without consequences though. FILE -The publicly owned Greenwood Leflore Hospital is seen, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in Greenwood, Miss. Without an agreement with UMMC, the hospital could close before the end of the year. Understanding that we are not healthcare experts we have retained the consulting services of Samuel Odle and (sic) experienced healthcare executive, the statement said. If youre not able to add the byline, please include a line at the top of the story that reads: This story was originally published by Mississippi Today and include our website, You cannot republish our editorial cartoons, photographs, illustrations or graphics without specific permission (contact our managing editor. We need a universal plan to address them, he said in a statement to Mississippi Today. Greenwood Leflore Hospital to lay off up to 80 employees - Mississippi It's going to be a multitude of approaches.". By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with Mississippi Today. by Isabelle Taft, Mississippi Today November 4, 2022, This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. We prefer Author Name, Mississippi Today in the byline. We center readers in everything we do, informingand engagingMississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities. However, Edney said even if significant actions are taken, it will likely not be enough to prevent a reduction in services at many rural hospitals.

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