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Contributed commentary by Montgomery County Democratic Party Chair Allie Phillips on proposed hospitals in Clarksville:
As the State of Tennessee considers tomorrow whether to allow two new hospitals to move forward in Clarksville, it’s clear we need more healthcare options. Data compiled by Clarksville Now recently confirmed what I felt to be true: We would rather drive past our hospital to Nashville to seek care. Nearly half of Clarksvillians are already doing that, and as a mother I completely agree…