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Fort Drum commander praises Lewis County General Hospital partnership; county leaders detail hospital and nursing-home financial metrics
Summary
Fort Drum Medical Department commander Colonel Christina Buckner and Lewis County hospital leadership discussed reliance on local hospital services, recent OB service changes, staff shortages, and county hospital financial metrics tied to Medicaid/Medicare payer mix and occupancy rates at the residential health care facility.
Colonel Christina Buckner, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity at Fort Drum, told the Lewis County Legislature that Fort Drum relies on close partnerships with local health-care providers, including Lewis County General Hospital, to serve soldiers and dependents.
“We here on Fort Drum with the most busiest division doesn't have a hospital on post,” Colonel Buckner said, explaining that the post’s model intentionally leverages community partners. She thanked Lewis County General Hospital and other local providers for supporting services, including obstetrics when military services were curtailed.
Jerry Kayer, chief executive officer (CEO) of Lewis County General Hospital, introduced the colonel and described a constructive April visit by Fort Drum medical leadership. Kayer highlighted that community partnerships have enabled Fort Drum patients to receive timely specialty care; Colonel Buckner recounted a…
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