Hospital District Narrowly Misses the Vote

On the ballot November 5, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County’s (MHCC) hospital district initiative barely failed to pass by 89 votes.

Per a press release, this does not mean MHCC is closing its doors. The hospital does face financial challenges, but this was only one component of the overall financial picture.

“I personally look at the campaign as a win. To take a grass roots approach to the campaign and to have accomplished what we did in just under 4 months is incredible. All techniques were used to market the district; digital marketing, radio, social media, email blasts, signage, print ads...