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Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Santa Clara County studies impact of possible rural hospital closure - San Jose Spotlight

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital closure would significantly strain Santa Clara County's healthcare system, potentially increasing emergency department visits at St. Louise Regional Hospital to 2.4 times the county average.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

This rural hospital closed, putting lives at risk. Is it the start of a 'tidal wave'?

A rural hospital closure left the last patient discharged, staff unemployed, and the community without local emergency care, worsening health and economic risks.
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