In the past several months, there have been ongoing discussions and debates regarding the future of Allen County Hospital. Although it has been stated before, the medical staff would like to clearly restate its position concerning the hospital.
As it now stands, Allen County Hospital capably serves the county’s population. It houses the necessary equipment to appropriately diagnose and treat the people of Allen County, and is fortunate to have outstanding personnel who provide excellent nursing care, therapy, meals, and building maintenance. What the hospital does, it does well. We believe it is vital that it do more.
In communities all around us, hospitals are expanding. Whether it is through significant remodeling or new construction, they have committed to growth in physical structure, improvement in pa-tient accommodations, and updates in technology. Such expansion affords these other hospitals an enhanced ability to attract young physicians and diverse specialists. With a new generation of doctors practicing in their hospitals, these communities will not have to worry about the coming shortage of physicians. Having a broader range of specialists reduces the number of patients who must be transfered to distant tertiary facilities. That means better continuity of care, less stress for patients and greater convenience of patient families. We want all of these things for the Allen County patient population, as well.
The intent here is correct any misconception that the medical staff of ACH has been denigrating our hospital.
That is far from the truth. Please be assured that we feel Allen County Hospital is neither dysfunctional nor obsolete. It is, however, endangered.
Respectfully,
the medical staff,
Allen County Hospital:
Becky Lohman, M.D.
Frank Porter, D.O.
Glen Singer, M.D.
Tim Spears, D.O.
Wes Stone, D.O.
Earl Walter, D.O.
Brian Wolfe, M.D.
