Mahnomen Health Center is considering discontinuing inpatient hospital services at their facility in order to transition from a critical access hospital to a rural emergency hospital. The change will no longer offer inpatient services or swing beds, but the center will still provide outpatient services and emergency care to the community.
The decision to close the inpatient services is being made due to financial difficulties and the need to keep the center operational. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be hosting a public hearing on April 30 at 6 p.m. to discuss the transition of Mahnomen Health Center into a rural emergency hospital. During the hearing, hosted by MDH’s Health Regulation Division, community members will have the opportunity to voice their thoughts on the change and explore alternative options for patients who rely on Mahnomen Health Center for care.
If this transition occurs, patients will need to seek full-service hospitals nearby for any inpatient care they require. The nearest full-service hospitals are located around 30 miles away in Fosston or Ada, while the closest regional hospital is approximately 35 miles away in Detroit Lakes. Those interested in participating in the meeting can do so through the Microsoft Teams event link provided or by calling 651-395-7448 and using the access code 898 653 172#. More details about the meeting can be found on MDH’s website.
