Glenn Medical Center serves as a crucial healthcare lifeline for Glenn County, home to many vulnerable residents, including those relying on public health insurance. Despite being just 32 miles from the nearest hospital, local routes make the actual distance 35.7 miles, qualifying Glenn for critical access designation. The potential closure of the center raises fears about increased emergency response times and further complications for residents, especially the elderly and transportation-challenged individuals. Health officials stress the implications would extend beyond health, impacting local economy and social stability.
We treat and see and care for a lot of people who are unseen in the community. A lot of behavioral health crises, a lot of justice-involved folks, a lot of elderly, a lot of people without transportation. And we are truly a lifeline for those folks.
If Glenn Medical Center closes, it's not just a health crisis - it's an economic and social crisis. We'll see longer emergency response times, job losses, declining local businesses, and worsening health outcomes for our most vulnerable neighbors.
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