CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — After Cedar County Memorial Hospital's chief executive officer (CEO) was terminated last week, the hospital's board released a statement to address community concerns surrounding the sudden firing.

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board of Trustees said in a press release yesterday, Oct. 27, that the board recognizes the community "has questions" about what the administrative leadership transition means. The board has not publicly commented on the reasoning behind his firing.

“We understand that recent rumors regarding our hospital’s ownership have raised doubts among community members, and we want to address these concerns with facts and transparency," Board President Melissa Gallette said in the release. "We want to be clear: there are no plans for acquisit

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