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Mitchell County adopts resolution backing Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Summary
The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution expressing strong support for Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine and committed to advocate for policies that preserve rural health care access; the resolution cites concerns about potential state policy changes affecting rural hospitals.
Mitchell County's Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution June 19 expressing support for Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine and pledging to advocate for policies that protect rural health care access.
A commissioner read the resolution aloud, which described Blue Ridge Regional Hospital as "an essential health care provider for Mitchell County and the surrounding rural communities," noting the hospital offers emergency care, surgery and outpatient services and that a closure would have "a devastating impact" on residents. The resolution cited concerns about potential reductions to Medicaid and other federal or state programs and said the board will forward its support to the General Assembly.
After the reading, a commissioner moved to adopt the resolution and the motion was seconded; the board voted to approve the resolution. Commissioners urged residents watching the livestream to contact elected officials about the matter.
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