Riverside County releases proposal to keep the Blythe area's only hospital open

RivCo Proposes Measures to Keep Emergency Room Open at Blythe Hospital

Riverside County government stands ready to implement plans for the preservation of emergency care at bankrupt Palo Verde Hospital, which faces imminent shutdown of operations as cash and credit dry up at the Blythe facility, it was confirmed Thursday. The county Executive Office, with the full support of Supervisor Manuel Perez, whose Fourth District encompasses the Palo Verde Valley, sent a proposal to Palo Verde Healthcare District administra…

Riverside County releases proposal to keep the Blythe area's only hospital open

BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) - Riverside County has released a proposal to keep the Blythe area's only hospital open. County officials proposed a plan that would assemble a stakeholder “strike force” led by the County to independently stabilize and manage only the Palo Verde Hospital's emergency department for approximately six months, assess current conditions, and make recommendations for next steps. This could begin as soon as feasible. In the meant…