Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
Patsy Newitt

One of only two free-standing medical centers on Martha’s Vineyard is at risk of shutting down, raising concerns for more than 1,000 patients who rely on its services, the Vineyard Gazette reported Feb. 5.

Vineyard Medical Care of Vineyard Haven, Mass., a privately owned healthcare facility, may soon close its doors as the current lease nears expiration. Michael Jacobs, MD, the center’s founder and current landlord, told the publication that the owners of Vineyard Medical Care have decided not to renew their lease.

“This is a major crisis for more than 1,000 patients,” Dr. Jacobs said. “The entire community will feel the impact.”

Dr. Jacobs initially sold the practice in 2014 to Michael and Melinda Loberg. Mr. Loberg, a...

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