Source: NC HEALTH NEWS, 8/31/21


Late last week, three rural hospital CEOs said the COVID-19 patients they’re treating are sicker than at any time during the pandemic. Yet, even as their hospital staff are growing weary; some remain hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine. “Our workforce is tired. It’s like you went to battle six months ago, you got some rest and now we’re having to go right back to battle again. It’s a little bit harder to do it that second time,” said Chuck Mantooth, president and CEO of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System during a virtual town hall hosted by the NC Healthcare Association.

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