One of only two hospitals in Adams County might soon close due to financial concerns.

In a Worker Adjustment & Retaining Notification (WARN) sent to the state of Washington this month, East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) said it might layoff all 108 employees at its hospital in Ritzville by sometime in January.

The layoffs and resulting closure of the hospital are being considered due to significant financial shortfalls, which Interim CEO Todd Nida indicated could prompt EARH to file for bankruptcy.

Nida says the healthcare company has lost $13.4 million over the past four years, although he does it expect to break even for 2025 thanks to $2 million in Washington State Hospital Distressed funds it received in July.

Despite the influx of financial support, Nida went on the note that EARH

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