Mahnomen Health Center officials have recently announced their plans to discontinue inpatient hospital services in the area. This move is part of a larger plan to transition from a critical access hospital to a rural emergency hospital, which will no longer offer inpatient services or swing beds. Despite these changes, the facility will continue to provide outpatient and emergency services to the community.
To address financial challenges, the facility has made the decision to make this transition. A public hearing will be held by the Minnesota Department of Health on April 30 at 6 p.m. to discuss Mahnomen Health Center’s shift to a rural emergency hospital. This hearing will allow community members to voice their opinions and explore alternative options for patients of Mahnomen Health Center.
If the transition occurs, residents of Mahnomen would need to travel approximately 30 miles to reach the nearest full-service hospitals in Fosston or Ada. The closest regional hospital would be about 35 miles away in Detroit Lakes. Community members are encouraged to participate in the public hearing via the Microsoft Teams event or by calling in using the provided access code. Additional information about the meeting can be found on the MDH website.
Overall, this decision is part of a larger effort by Mahnomen Health Center officials to ensure the facility’s viability amid financial challenges while continuing to provide essential healthcare services