Pennsylvania physicians protest hospital closure
Becker's Healthcare December 18, 2024
Physicians are protesting the planned closure of Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center, according to a Dec. 17 report from WKBN.
A closure notice for the medical center was issued on Dec. 16, but local physicians believe until the doors are locked, time to act remains.
“It’s very frustrating and concerning. I have not given up hope yet,” Valeri Roth, Sharon Regional chief of surgery, told WKBN. “If there is a single worthwhile cause for the health and care of this community, it’s helping to save that hospital.”
The center decided to close after Meadville Medical Center announced that it would no longer proceed with...