GREENVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) – An Alabama medical facility is looking to make a major transition to Rural Emergency Hospital status, which would bring an end to inpatient services and prompt dozens of facility job losses.
The board of Greenville-based Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama, or RMCCA, voted unanimously on the strategic decision and is filing an application with the Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency to begin the transition process.
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (File photo)(Source: WSFA 12 News)
The transition will mean about 90 employees across multiple departments as RMCCA will lose their jobs.
As for those in medical need, the hospital says patients should continue coming to the facility for treatment, like normal, through the end of the year and into early 2026 until the transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital is complete.
In a statement announcing the plan, the hospital said this is its “best opportunity to achieve financial stability and continue serving the healthcare needs of the Greenville community.”
“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 Patrick Trammell, RMCCA’s CEO. “The decision to pursue Rural Emergency Hospital status and end inpatient services was not made lightly, but it is necessary and reflects our commitment to adapt and sustain essential services for the people who depend on us.”
Trammell, while noting the necessity for staff reductions, praised RMCCA employees, saying “we are deeply grateful for the dedication and service of our team members.”
The CEO said the hospital is “working closely with healthcare partners — including Baptist Health Montgomery — to help connect displaced employees with potential opportunities where possible.”
RMCCA came about in 2019, but its roots run much deeper. It was previously L.V. Stabler Memorial Hospital, which was founded in 1916, but broadened its scope across Butler County in the wake of the closure of Georgiana Medical Center.
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