Washington hospital seeks levy to fund ED operations

Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster, Wash., is requesting to renew its property tax levy on Aug. 2 ballots to maintain funding for its emergency department in 2023, Quad City Herald reported July 19. 

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If enough votes are totaled, the hospital would receive tax dollars totalling $884,000. 

“Healthcare costs are perpetually rising, and that has a significant impact on rural hospitals,” said Three Rivers Hospital CEO Scott Graham. “Our emergency room is open 24/7, which requires a minimum number of staff round the clock, as well as a physician on call. These funds have been a tremendous help to us, and we appreciate the support of our communities over the past two years.”

The hospital received a 70 percent approval rate amongst 2020 and 2021 voters for the levy.

This article was updated July 21. 

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