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South Lincoln Medical Center tells commissioners it needs staffing, capital to sustain services
Summary
Hospital CEO Dave Ryerse told the commissioners on Dec. 7 that South Lincoln Medical Center is working to rebuild cash‑on‑hand, needs two additional full‑time ALS staff, faces vehicle and facility costs, and is pursuing a strategic plan to remain sustainable.
South Lincoln Medical Center CEO Dave Ryerse addressed the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on Dec. 7 with a multi‑member update on operations, staffing and finances.
Ryerse described the hospital's current financial status, saying staff are working to improve cash on hand and advance a strategic plan aimed at long‑term sustainability. Scott Meyers of EMS outlined rising costs for emergency and chase vehicles and said the service needs two more full‑time advanced life support personnel. Heather Hronek, the hospital's grant coordinator, answered questions about an EMS survey and grant activities. Chairman King invited hospital administration to participate in upcoming federal update meetings to coordinate on potential project and funding matters.
Ryerse publicly thanked hospital staff for meeting demand during challenging periods. The board did not take a formal action on hospital funding at this meeting but discussed coordination and invited further engagement with federal update processes.
