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Back to EpisodesPerry County Hospital Reopens, Hope for Rural Tennessee
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Tennessees rural hospital crisis sees a glimmer of hope as Perry County Community Hospital reopened after a five-year closure, now under new ownership. The state has seen a surge in closures since 2010, with nine more hospitals currently at risk. The reopening offers a beacon of hope for rural health, with Braden Health citing poor management, outdated regulations, and lost trust as the root causes of the crisis. The new CEO, Hali Sanders, shared a story of a patient who nearly died due to a delayed treatment, highlighting the urgent need for improved rural healthcare.
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