Persistent financial troubles have forced the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) in Greenville to downsize its operations by reducing staff and services.

On Thursday, the Center announced in a press release that it had applied to the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convert into a rural emergency hospital. The plan includes reducing the hospital staff by 90 employees across various departments, with a focus solely on outpatient and emergency services.

"As rural hospitals across the country face unprecedented financial challenges, RMCCA is taking this proactive step to preserve a needed presence in our community, and maintaining essential healthcare services for our region is paramount," said RMCCA CEO Patrick Trammell. "The decision to pursue Rural Emerge

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