In February, the hospital had 11 days cash on hand. The hospital will be required to issue quarterly reports on its use of the funds.
The hospital will receive half of the money immediately and the other half Dec. 1, after it completes its merger with Baptist.
Drew Memorial Hospital is the third rural hospital in Arkansas to receive the funds.
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