Endy Vazquez Cervantes

5/2/16
Digital journalism

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According to the Center for Rural Affairs Rural hospitals have been closing at a rate of nearly
one per month since 2010. Colusa Regional Medical Center makes the list at number 72 as it
locked its doors for a final time on Friday April 22 2016. In 1877 the community based Hospital
served the public just shy of 140 years. From the bumps bruises common colds to some of the
most traumatic injuries the staff doctors and nurses were available and willing to help. As the
hospital locked its doors it wasnt without a promise for a better future as several medical groups
are currently seeking the opportunity to serve the communities of Colusa County. During the
Tuesday, April 19, County Board of Supervisors meeting it was unanimously approved to
allocate a contingent $100,000 a month towards the cost of keeping three of the rural clinics
opened. However as stated by CRMC CEO Wayne Allen during that meeting the funding was
not needed with the recent acquisition by Adventist Health.