Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, Michigan, will permanently close at the end of the week, with all services ending Friday at noon. The hospital cited sustained financial strain affecting rural health care providers as the reason for the closure.

Financial Difficulties

According to hospital officials, the facility has been facing financial difficulties for years. Despite exploring multiple options to keep the facility open, including potential acquisition opportunities and partnerships with other health systems, officials were unable to secure a viable long-term solution.

Patient care operations will cease by noon on Friday, June 19. Local health systems in the region are preparing to absorb additional patient volume as the closure takes effect.

Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.