Mad River Community Hospital responds to recent layoffs

ARCATA, CA. (KIEM) – Redwood News has received word that an undisclosed number of employees at Mad River Community Hospital have been let go from their positions. When asked how many positions were terminated and why Redwood News received this statement from Mad River Community Hospital.

STATEMENT FROM MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (MRCH) REGARDING CLINIC CENTRALIZATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2019

Due to the ongoing challenges in the healthcare industry, Mad River Community Hospital has determined that there is a need to centralize our clinic services to better meet patient healthcare needs in our local community.

Over the past year, to enhance our clinic services, the hospital has been researching various options including upgrading our electronic medical records, improving data reporting and monitoring, and recruiting additional healthcare providers.

The path of generating new energies into updating and sustaining our clinic system unfortunately involved a minimum reduction of clinic staff. We are truly saddened to see our former employees leave and are grateful for the contributions they have made. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.