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Mahnomen Health Center Public Hearing
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) held a public hearing at 6 p.m. April 30, on Mahnomen Health Center’s transition to Rural Emergency Hospital. Rural emergency hospitals do not have inpatient or swing beds.
According to the submission filed by Mahnomen Health Center, they will continue to provide outpatient services and emergency services to the community.
More information is available in the MDH news release: Public hearing set for April 30 on Mahnomen Health Center transition to Rural Emergency Hospital.
- Hospital name: Mahnomen Health Center
- Hospital owner: Mahnomen Health Center
- Hospital location: Mahnomen, Minnesota
- Proposed service change: Mahnomen Health Center’s transition to Rural Emergency Hospital
- Public hearing date and time: April 30, 2024, at 6 p.m. (via Teams)
The Minnesota Department of Health serves as a facilitator to ensure there is public discussion and engagement for any proposed closure, reduction of services or relocation of services for a hospital or hospital campus as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.555.
This statute gives MDH the authority to hold the meeting and to inform the public but not to change, delay or prevent the proposed changes, closures, or relocations.