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Mayor and emergency managers warn of strained hospital capacity, urge pursuit of crisis center RFPs
Summary
Mayor Rowan Hopkins and emergency management staff told council that local hospitals are consolidating services and emergency rooms are strained; county-level RFPs for a crisis center were discussed and local officials said they are pursuing proposals and training partnerships.
Mayor Rowan Hopkins and borough emergency-management and police officials described mounting pressure on regional hospitals and emergency responders during the July 17 meeting.
Hopkins said area hospital capacity has narrowed: “There used to be 6 hospitals in this area. Now, at Eastern Delta, now we’re down to 2.” He said closures and changes in Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements are stressing emergency departments…
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