The Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to approve a $1 million loan and help from Riverside County agencies to keep the only emergency room in Blythe open at bankrupt Palo Verde Hospital.
The proposed loan agreement with the Palo Verde Healthcare District is among the top items on the board’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting in the city of Riverside at 4080 Lemon St.
Over the last week, county teams have worked diligently with the Palo Verde Healthcare District on immediate steps towards our shared goal to stabilize the Palo Verde Hospital Emergency Department,” county spokeswoman Brooke Federico said in an email to HeySoCal.com. “While much work lies ahead, the $1 million loan has been funded, which will provide urgent financial relief to maintain daily (Emergency Department) operations…