Clay County Looks To Add Ambulance With CDBG Application
Clay County is looking to add a new ambulance for emergency services with a Community Development Block Grant application. Mayor Dale Reagan said after an ambulance was totaled during an accident in October, creating a critical need for the county. Reagan said the county has two ambulances currently. That includes one unit with over 200,000 […]
Cumberland River Hospital Auctioning Medical Technology
The Cumberland River Hospital plans to auction off its advanced medical gear as no movement has been made in reopening the facility. Owner johnny Presley said the equipment was appraised Wednesday and is set to be sold through an online auctioning service. “Unfortunately, it looks like that we are are going to have to dismantle […]
No Movement On Cumberland River Hospital Meeting
Communication issues with the Cumberland River Hospital and Celina municipalities continue with no movement on a rescheduled meeting date. All parties were set to address the EMS issues on October 20th, but Celina Mayor Tonya Spears reportedly cancelled the meeting due to some participants not available. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he has not received […]
Clay Co. Not Involved With Cancelled Hospital Meeting
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county is not involved in the cancellation of the Cumberland River Hospital meeting. Tuesday’s meeting was reportedly postponed because several participants were not ready. Reagan said the county is mainly a bystander while Celina and EMS officials try to meet with Hospital Owner Johnny Presley. “Just being there […]
Cumberland River Hospital Meeting Postponed
Tuesday’s meeting on Clay County’s Cumberland River Hospital has been postponed. City and county leaders had agreed to meet with Hospital Owner Johnny Presley as well as EMS officials October 20th. The meeting reportedly postponed because several of the participants were not ready for the meeting. One meeting participants said the meeting said the meeting […]
Clay Leaders To Meet Over Hospital Differences
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley will meet October 20th with Clay County leaders and EMS to resolve their differences. Celina Mayor Tonya Spears and Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan agreed upon the date during a public meeting held by Presley Tuesday night. About 20 residents attended as well to voice concerns about the hospitals […]
Clay County Wants Cumberland River Hospital Open
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the local government and community both want the Cumberland River Hospital to remain open. But, Reagan said the county can not directly help the facility financially. “Nobody is working against the hospital,” Reagan said. “And, I know that you hear speculations all the time, but everybody has been so […]
Owner, Local EMS Officials Differ On Celina Hospital
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley claims that Clay County EMS crews intentionally diverted transports to other facilities outside of the county. Presley said at least eight patients were denied transportation to the Cumberland River Hospital. “Without the support of the local government and EMS, I am not going to continue to try and fund […]
Cumberland River’s First Month A Success
One month in to the reopening of Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital, Owner Johnny Presley said he is proud of the operation so far. The clinic has averaged around 25 to 50 patients a day. Presley said the emergency room has served about 200 patients. “Oh, the community has done great,” Presley said. “We have had […]
