Saint Luke’s Health System Announces Closure Of Cushing Hospital

Saint Luke’s Health System announced it will be closing Saint Luke’s Cushing Hospital effective October 1, 2020. The health system cited the significant financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic including spending several months grappling with the unexpected costs related to the public health emergency.

In addition to substantial increased costs for necessary supplies to treat and care for individuals with COVID-19 and protect health care workers, the health system also deferred many elective procedures out of concern for the health and safety of consumers, staff, and the community. Saint Luke’s has invested more than $20 . . .