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Sturgis Hospital officials are still working to find a buyer, while city officials have approved a plan for how to move forward with their financial connection to the facility.
The Sturgis City Commission last week heard an update from Sturgis Hospital Board President Jeremy Gump on the hospital’s status as it works to find an entity willing to purchase the struggling hospital, while also working toward a rural emergency hospital format to save money.
Facing critical financial difficulties and the reality of closure, the hospital in recent weeks has received letters of interest from several potential buyers. The REH paperwork was delayed at the state level, and while the inpatient bed part of the hospital ceased in May to save funds and to edge toward an REH format, the emergency room and outpatient services continue to be available as planned.
The Sturgis City Commission reached an agreement with Asker Corp. regarding future payments to the city for the physical hospital building.
Gump said the hospital’s current management and board both remain in place.
