Alabama hospitals are stressed with both financial and workforce issues, and they have been for years. The pandemic is not the cause of these issues, but it magnified for severity of the struggle's healthcare workers face each day in the state, according to Dr. Don Williamson.
DOTHAN, Ala. - Alabama hospitals are stressed with both financial and workforce issues, and they have been for years. The pandemic is not the cause of these issues, but it magnified for severity of the struggle’s healthcare workers face each day in the state, according to Dr. Don Williamson.
“We are still a long way from recovering from COVID and the impact that had on our healthcare system,” Dr. Williamson said. These struggles are concerning healthcare workers and experts. Dr. Williamson references a study conducted by the federal government that shows alarming numbers of rural hospitals on the brink of closing in Alabama.
So, what can be done to save these facilities? Dr. Williamson said there are no simple answers, but here is what he suggests.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘We’re in a crisis, folks,’ Dr. Don Williamson sheds light on state of hospitals in AlabamaHospitals across the state are in what Dr. Don Williamson says is a “crisis.” Dr. Williamson is the president and CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association.
Read more »
CFP Rankings: Alabama Moves Up to No. 8 after Win Against Ole Miss - Alabama NewsAlabama has moved up one spot to No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
Read more »
Bulls-Pelicans Injury Report Lists Zion Williamson, Coby White OutThe Pelicans enter Wednesday’s game against the Bulls in New Orleans without star forward Zion Williamson.
Read more »
Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign - Alabama NewsFormer President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. campaign2024 alabamanewsnetwork
Read more »
AJ McCarron chosen in XFL quarterback draft'I feel like his time is now. A.J. will bring a very high football IQ, great leadership qualities and invaluable experience to the St. Louis Battlehawks team.”
Read more »