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Hospital board recommends Fort Drum MEDAC commander as ex officio advisor after MEDAC visit; hospital reports monthly operating loss
Summary
Lewis County General Hospital's board voted unanimously to recommend appointment of a Fort Drum MEDAC commander as an ex officio, nonvoting advisory member. Hospital leadership reported a $290,000 operating loss for the month and said the MEDAC visit has increased referrals to women's health services.
The Lewis County General Hospital board of managers has approved a recommendation to the Lewis County Board of Legislators to appoint Colonel Christina Buckner, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDAC) at Fort Drum, as an ex officio, nonvoting advisory member to the hospital board.
Hospital CEO "Mr. Kayer" reported the recommendation at the county board meeting on June 3, saying the board passed the motion unanimously after a visit by MEDAC leadership. Kayer said the visit — which included Colonel…
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