Press release
Southern Inyo Hospital deserves and needs our continued support. Southern Inyo is the only hospital in California to close and then “come back to life”.
The hospital is still on life support and needs TLC from the community it so proudly serves. There are many ways to show you care about maintaining our local healthcare system:
…Use the services offered by the Clinic, Lab, X-ray, Physical Therapy, and the ER
…Drop off magazines, puzzles, games, etc. for the skilled nursing residents
…Volunteer to restart the much needed and valued Auxiliary
…Volunteer to serve as a director of a non-profit hospital foundation
…Attend monthly meetings of the Hospital Board of Directors
…Make a donation to the Activity fund for the Residents of the Skilled Nursing Facility
Dallas Bumpus is currently raising funds for Fourth of July Fireworks
Thank you for taking the time to respond
Call Peggy Whitehair for details and information (760)876-9940
I can tell you as a previous employee of SIH and current property owner in Inyo County I am appalled that taxes are funding HCCA? People of Inyo County may not know that the employees insurance,and yes, the money is taken out of paychecks weekly, was cancelled recently. All employees… Read more »
In reality, the hospital had no reason to shut down in the first place, let alone go bankrupt. Rural hospitals like Lone Pine operate on a very delicate financial balance, state funded insurance and reimbursements is a big part of that. As I have mentioned before, I’ve worked for SIH… Read more »
“Susan” thank you! As a present employee myself, (my name is not what is posted or I’ll be terminated) your words are 100% on the mark. I have heard that they have rehired past employees that have serious violations against them. 1 a manager that was caught consuming alcohol while… Read more »
I know most everyone here feels the same way we do. It’s unfortunate, we are not able to approach the board or management, for fear of termination. I blame the ignorance of the self appointed board and community!
The county operates on lies, excuses and fraud. They don’t need donations. They need education. Let’s have some facts not fiction. Sounds like the hospital is in same state as when it was shut down. Begging is not the way to project confidence.
It is not the only hospital in California to do so.