Although the main talking point has been Our Lady of Bellefonte will close in September, they are aggressively moving forward with shutting down services immediately.
The end of service dates for Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland have been announced by Bon Secours Health Systems. The company is closing not only the hospital but also system-owned care sites and its physician network Bellefonte Physician Services. The end of service is happening sooner rather than later.
In a press release, Bon Secours said, “Exiting a market is a complex process, and we are making decisions based on how we can best manage transitions for both patients and associates. When decisions are made regarding timing and affected services, we commit to sharing information as soon as possible.”
They announced the following dates that services will start shutting down.
Occupational Medicine – February 14
Outpatient Electromyography (EMG) testing – February 19
Cornerstone Medical Plaza’s Imaging and Lab services – February 21 (Primary care services at Cornerstone remain open at this time.)
OLBH Cath Lab Services – February 28
Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU) – February 28
Firm Fitness at Bellefonte Pavilion – February 28 – Members should stop by the front desk or call (606) 324-0339 for information on refunds.
Lung Navigation Program – March 2
OLBH Imaging Center (Bellefonte Centre location) – March 6
OLBH Sleep Center – March 27
Medical records can be picked up at Physician’s offices. Patients can also request copies of medical records by contacting the Healthcare Information Management Office at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. The phone number is (606) 833 3141 Option 1
When we last spoke with representatives from King’s Daughters, they had made over 200 job offers. SOMC is making strides to offer career options within their system. Lawrence County is considering an upgrade in current facilities to offer a full-time hospital to its citizens.
