In response to ongoing financial challenges, Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has received approval for a $1.5 million loan from the City of Coffeyville to support critical infrastructure improvements and staffing enhancements. City commissioners voted on Wednesday to approve the loan, which will be funded through the city’s economic development fund. City Manager Ben Brubaker emphasized the vital role CRMC plays in providing critical-care medical services to Coffeyville, as well as surrounding areas in southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma. However, like many rural hospitals, CRMC face substantial financial challenges, including rising operational costs, infrastructure upgrades, and the need for effective staffing.
Source: KOAM News
