Members of Marshall County government and City of Plymouth leaders are addressing what is becoming a medical public healthcare crisis related to dimished medical services in Plymouth and Marshall County.
The following is a press release issued by Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer and Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter:
“…More and more local residents have found themselves to be without local medical professionals that can provide healthcare to them. Local Officials are aware that the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth has significantly reduced services. In addition to fewer doctors and nurse practitioners locally, and the cutting of services through the local hospital, the reorganization of the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka and the St. Joseph Medical Center in Plymouth by Trinity Health has led to little or no local input concerning the lack of local medical care.
“Representatives of the County and the City have attempted to meet with the governing Officials of the St. Joseph hospitals concerning this potential crisis. Representatives of County and City Officials have elicited assistance from former board members of the St. Joseph Medical Center – Plymouth. County and City representatives have been in touch with the President of the State Hospital Association who is attempting to facilitate and arrange for direct meetings between the local Officials and hospital representatives.
County and City representatives are reviewing all possible options for dealing with this potential medical care crisis. Options include assistance from the State.
“Local Officials recognize the urgency of addressing this matter and are determined to do what can be done to protect our local public health.”
Plymouth City Councilman Greg Compton mentioned the healthcare crisis during the Plymouth City Council meeting Monday night and urged the formation of a committee to look into what can be done to assist the citizens of Plymouth and Marshall County. More information on the situation will be released soon.
