Clay Residents Call For Community Meeting Over Cumberland River Hospital

Clay County community members have called for a meeting Thursday night to try to again discuss options to reopen the hospital.

Several community members have expressed concern to both officials and hospital advocates that the county’s decision on funding could jeopardize efforts. Clay County Commissioners voted earlier this month not to fund an incentive package for Boa Vida, an Indiana-based healthcare management company.

A source said a Boa Vida representative will be present Thursday night. Some citizens want county commissioners to reconsider their vote.

The city of Celina has already committed $250,000 if Boa Vida operated the hospital for at least a year. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Cumberland River Hospital.