Supervisor Perez and LAFCO Board Pass Treatment Plan for Blythe Hospital
On Thursday, the Riverside County LAFCO Commission voted to accept a comprehensive study of the Palo Verde Hospital and take action to initiate the process of dissolution of the Palo Verde Healthcare District. The decision came as Commissioners as commissioners worked through the roles of Riverside County and other entities as possible successor agencies to oversee the hospital.
The move, offered by Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, represents the continued leadership of the county to assist the community of Blythe through their most difficult challenges.
“I am happy about the next steps for the Palo Verde Hospital,” Supervisor Perez said in a statement .“While we are working through the issue of jurisdiction, with Palo Verde Healthcare District overseeing this hospital, I believe this effort will take collaboration between all healthcare stakeholders in the 4th District and beyond along with thoughtful, thorough and thought-provoking decisions that will be tough choices for everyone. The direction we provided today requires that folks must come together with a sense of urgency for action. All engaged must decide what they are willing to give and receive and do what Vice Chair Johnny Rodriguez has said from day one: for the benefit and healthy well-being of the people of Blythe.”…