A joint effort between the County of Audrain, City of Mexico and Audrain Community Hospital Foundation resulted in the purchase of the Audrain Community Hospital building during the foreclosure sale …
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A joint effort between the County of Audrain, City of Mexico and Audrain Community Hospital Foundation resulted in the purchase of the Audrain Community Hospital building during the foreclosure sale on the courthouse steps for $1 million one thousand.
After years of uncertainty, the residents of Audrain County and surrounding communities are closer to securing hospital services once again.
“Our goal in purchasing the hospital building is to fulfill our #1 priority for the residents of Audrain County and surrounding communities: restore sustainable hospital services for area residents.” said Alan Winders, Audrain County Presiding Commissioner. “We don’t know the future of the building itself but having local control and ownership of theproperty is in our best interest.”
“This collaboration between the County, City and Foundation demonstrates our unified commitment to re-establishing long-term hospital services to the community” stated Bruce Slagle, City Manager. “We believe that maintaining local control is essential for
attracting and retaining a reputable and proven healthcare system to our community.”
“The community has been clear in their desire to secure a known healthcare system to operate a hospital in Mexico. The purchase of the existing hospital moves us one step
closer to making this a reality,” states Winders. “We continue to be steadfast in our support of Boone Health to build a new Critical Access Hospital. The purchase does not compete with Boone’s plans."
The County Commission and City Council are in full support of eliminating obstacles and clearing a path that will best position us to secure a hospital operator that is committed to delivering healthcare for years to come.
“The Government Healthcare Committee composed of the City of Mexico, Audrain County and Audrain County Health Department would like to thank the members of multiple community coalitions and boards that have worked tirelessly to secure hospital services for area residents,” states Craig Brace, Administrator, Audrain County Health Department. “We are grateful for their work and engagement in this process.”
The Government Healthcare Committee is dedicated to ensuring that the community has access to modern, sustainable healthcare services. The committee will continue to provide updates regarding the progress being made toward this goal.
