Vol State’s Cumberland River Hospital Partnership Hopes To Help Workforce
Vol State’s new program with the currently-closed Cumberland River Hospital is about bringing more workers to health care. Vol State Vice President for Economic and Community Development Nick Bishop said they had been having conversations on the topic with Cookeville Regional and Livingston Regional. He said they decided to bring Cumberland River Hospital into the […]
Presley: Cumberland River Hospital And Vol State Partnership Could Revitalize Healthcare In Clay
While there are no concrete plans to officially open the Cumberland River Hospital, a new medical personnel training program is set to launch at the facility through a partnership with Vol State. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said in light of healthcare worker shortages, the two entities want to deliver healthcare and emergency medical service training. […]
Potential New Celina EMS Medical Director Addresses Clay County Commission
Dr. Tad Duke addressed Clay County Commission Monday night to introduce himself to the elected officials. Duke said he was requested by the city of Celina to be the local EMS Medical Director. He said he would like to work out a negotiation to resolve the current tension with the ambulance staff. “I’m here on […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Suing Clay County And Celina
Summons delivered to the City of Celina, Clay County and three other entities Wednesday as a lawsuit filed surrounding the closing of Cumberland River Hospital. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley charges the parties with “intentional, malicious and reckless actions” that led to the hospital’s closing. The lawsuit claims that leaders purposely misled EMS staff of the […]
Celina Mayor Discusses Federal Hospital Designation With Senator Blackburn
Senator Marcia Blackburn supportive of Celina’s efforts to reopen Cumberland River Hospital. That is according to Celina Mayor Luke Collins who spoke with Blackburn Monday about a federal COVID program that could be used to help fund the closed facility. “She definitely supports rural hospitals and is definitely interested in helping us get our hospital […]
Clay Community Disappointed With Turnout At Hospital Meeting
Some Clay County residents expressed disappointment with the lack of community investment at Thursday night’s Cumberland River Hospital meeting. Just 20 individuals attended the community meeting at the facility to discuss the possibilities for the hospital. This included three county commissioners and one city official, Mayor Luke Collins. Tom Rohyans said with a decision that […]
Clay Residents Call For Community Meeting Over Cumberland River Hospital
Clay County community members have called for a meeting Thursday night to try to again discuss options to reopen the hospital. Several community members have expressed concern to both officials and hospital advocates that the county’s decision on funding could jeopardize efforts. Clay County Commissioners voted earlier this month not to fund an incentive package […]
Monroe Co Medical Center Denies Claims About Clay Co Commission Vote
Monroe County Medical Center Administrator Andrea McLerran denies claims that its leadership played a role in the Clay County Commission’s decision on a hospital incentive package. McLerran was present at a commission meeting earlier this month when commissioners voted 6-3 against $250,000 for a company to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins […]
Clay Commission Votes Down Incentive For Cumberland River Hospital Company
The Clay County Commission voted against a financial incentive for the company wanting to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital Monday night. Commissioners voted 6 to 3 against providing $250,000 to Boa Vida. The money would have matched a similar incentive approved by the city of Celina. Commissioner Winton Young voted in favor of the incentive. […]
Boa Vida Operates Hospitals Through Regional Model To Serve More Communities
Healthcare company Boa Vida, the party interested in purchasing the Cumberland River Hospital, takes a regional approach when setting up a healthcare system. Chief Strategy Officer Darrwin Perkins said over several years, the company tries to establish clinics in proximity to the hospital. Perkins said this creates a pipeline of patients to ensure the hospital […]
