Statement from Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, on the announcement from Massena Memorial Hospital regarding their plans to begin the process to become a non-profit.
“Now is not the time to entertain the privatization of Massena Memorial Hospital. We have seen strong gains over the last year, and while we do need to review the facility’s long term viability, there is no need to rush through a decision at this time. Given the traumatic announcement by Alcoa, Massena and the entire North Country should be focusing 100 percent on keeping Alcoa’s operation open. I would like to see a delay in discussions of privatization until we have a better idea of what we are really looking at regarding Alcoa and so that the community can fully participate in the discussions.”
Read more about the announcement at: http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Massena-Hospital-Plans-Switch-To-Nonprofit-Status-341782802.html