Another view of Watsonville Community Hospital’s finances
The Pajaronian recently published articles about potential closures of some services at Watsonville Community Hospital. I have a different view of our hospital’s situation that I would like to share.
When WCH was purchased out of bankruptcy, it had less than 10 days’ cash. Most...
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She proudly intimated that one of her friends had commented that she...
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I am deeply...
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Watsonville Hospital considers closing mother-baby services, as possible closure within one...
Watsonville Community Hospital is considering closing its maternity department, including labor and delivery and neonatal intensive care services, as costs continue to exceed revenue.
The...
