Jellico Regional Hospital in Jellico, Tenn. is set to officially close its doors on Saturday, March 9, according to a note posted on the hospital door. The hospital and emergency room will shut down at 7 a.m. After being on diversion and experiencing changes in leadership and management, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stepped in to close the hospital until another provider can take over. Jellico Mayor Terry Sandy provided insight into the situation, stating that the CEO resigned and the company running the hospital pulled out, prompting the closure. For those seeking urgent care, the note on the hospital door provides names and addresses for the nearest emergency rooms. The closure of Jellico Regional Hospital will impact the community and the healthcare services available in the area. Local officials and residents will be working to find a new provider to take over hospital management duties in order to restore access to medical care in Campbell County. This marks the end of an era for Jellico Regional Hospital, as it prepares to cease operations and leave a void in healthcare services in the region.
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Jellico Regional Hospital in Jellico, TN to permanently close their doors
