Monroe County Hospital broke away from a large health system in 2023 and, partnering with Aletheia Health Partners, has since achieved record growth. The hospital has seen record emergency department volumes and a 40% increase in its swing bed program over 18 months. The critical access hospital has operated with positive profit margins for the first time in seven years, driven by strengthened community relations, expanded marketing efforts and improved staff morale. In addition, it has upgraded its radiology equipment, brought additional outpatient and specialty services to its campus and completed pediatric readiness training for its nursing staff. In January 2026, the hospital appointed a new CEO, a nurse who has spent her entire career at Monroe County Hospital and is deeply rooted in the Forsyth community. Monroe County Hospital was named 2025 “Hospital of the Year” by Hometown Health. The hospital is in the process of reopening its operating room and is actively exploring options for overall hospital renovations or a new facility, aiming to continue its expansion of care access for the surrounding community.
