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Residents and commissioners flag concern about potential hospital closures; county to monitor developments
Summary
Public commenters and a commissioner raised concern about the possible closure or sale of Moses Taylor and Regional hospitals and the potential impact on local health care access; commissioners said they are monitoring the situation and attending stakeholder meetings.
During public comment at the Dec. 18 Lackawanna County commissioners meeting, residents raised concerns about access to health care if two local hospitals — Moses Taylor and Regional Hospital — were to close or change ownership.
Joan Hodowan of Scranton asked whether the county audit for 2023 would be released in the first quarter and…
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