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Hospital CEO seeks commissioner support to pursue pharmacy acquisition and grant funding including a possible $550,000 chiller grant
Summary
Richard Adams, CEO of the hospital, told commissioners services are up and asked for county support to pursue a federal BBB grant to acquire the local pharmacy (decision due April 17) and a possible Senator Moran grant to help a chiller replacement estimated at $550,000.
Richard Adams, CEO of the local hospital, reported that hospital services and clinic use have increased and that projected cash deposits exceed earlier projections. Adams described a federal BBB grant opportunity intended to support pharmacy acquisition; he said the hospital will learn April 17 whether that grant is approved and that grant funds would support staff, inventory and facility modifications.
Adams also said the hospital is pursuing a separate grant through Senator Moran that could assist with an estimated $550,000 chiller replacement and that staff are working on grants for cancer screening and prevention in partnership with the health department, Dr. Frankum and Brett Burnett. Adams told commissioners he had discussed leasing a house to Haven of Hope Veterans Facility for $700/month and sought the commission's support in moving forward with pharmacy acquisition if the grant comes through; commissioners agreed to pursue the acquisition regardless of the grant outcome.
The hospital presentation combined operational performance, near‑term grant deadlines and potential capital needs that may require county coordination and support.
