Jellico Community Hospital now closed; residents advised to seek care elsewhere
JELLICO, TENNESSEE — Jellico Regional Hospital was closed on March 9, forcing patients to be diverted and new care-seekers to go elsewhere.
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JELLICO, TENNESSEE — Jellico Regional Hospital was closed on March 9, forcing patients to be diverted and new care-seekers to go elsewhere.
The Jellico Regional Hospital was found to be in immediate jeopardy and will close at 7 a.m. on March 9.
Townsville Bulletin
In a lengthy statement to 10News, Rennova CEO Seamus Lagan said he learned about the city's intent to terminate in the press and on social media. "The hospital needs a significant capital investment to upgrade heating and cooling systems to make it fit for purpose as a fully functioning hospital," he said. He said Rennova is willing to share its plans with the city and that the city council is aware of issues with the hospital building, which he said restricts the ability to do surgery. "They are aware of the deficiencies in their building and must realize that either they or someone el...