Wrangell hospital submits letter for third party partnership

WRANGELL — Following talks earlier this month with the city, the hospital board drafted a letter requesting that it move forward with finding a third party partnership.

At their November 15 meeting, Wrangell Medical Center governing board members discussed the pros and potential cons of partnering up with another organization. A major reason for considering the move is seeking out project support for construction of a new medical facility, an elusive goal for much of the past decade.

Among the board’s more immediate concerns is maintaining cash flow to the hospital. During its mid-month meetin...