07-05-2025
Phoenix Rural Health to take over Jellico Hospital after 2024 closure
JELLICO, Tenn. (WATE) — Phoenix Rural Health signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Jellico to oversee their hospital that had shut down, according to the city recorder.
Jellico Hospital shut down in March 2024, forcing patients to travel long distances for medical care. One patient told 6 News that she had to drive all the way to Knoxville to get stitches for her son.
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Pheonix Rural Health, from Jamestown, describes itself as 'an organization created to save struggling rural hospitals.'
In August, the Board of Mayor and Alderman voted for Community Hospital Management to take control of the hospital. However, in November, they voted 4-3 not to continue lease negotiations after hearing from outside council, according to LaFollette Press. The video of the meeting shows that they had concerns such as the length of the term and the lack of a termination option for the city, among other issues.
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The city voted to sign PRH in January.
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