Summary
The county is lending $1 million and running a 180-day strike force to keep the Palo Verde Hospital ER open after the healthcare district ran out of money. Without it, residents would face 70-100 mile drives for emergency care. A management agreement is expected back before the Board in February.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1 million from the county general fund, plus staff time for the 180-day operation.
Residents of the Palo Verde Valley and Blythe area who keep local access to emergency care.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — June 9, 2026
Supervisor Perez reported that Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe received a $3 million state emergency grant, and the county's 180-day management agreement is past 100 days with staff morale and services improving.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — April 28, 2026
The county's takeover of Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe is saving lives, the interim chief medical officer told the Board, with new ER physicians starting this week.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — March 3, 2026
The county is spending $3.57 million to keep the Blythe hospital's emergency department running, and now must fill two board seats — one by election, one by appointment.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — January 27, 2026
The county is lending $1 million and running a 180-day strike force to keep the Palo Verde Hospital ER open after the healthcare district ran out of money. Without it, residents would face 70-100 mile drives for emergency care. A management agreement is expected back before the Board in February.
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