On a split vote, Sedgwick County on Wednesday turned down a request by a new hospital in Derby seeking help to get through the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Rock Regional Hospital had asked the commission to act as guarantor of a $2 million loan as it struggles with financial difficulties. The hospital, which opened fully in August, is seeking a similar $1 million loan guarantee from the city of Derby.
The move to deny the request was led by Commissioner David Dennis, who said it would put the county at risk of having to lay off hundreds of employees.
(Read more: Local News |)
