The end of an era, since 1952 babies born in Kennewick were delivered downtown at the Auburn St. facility. Now, with the opening of the brand new birthing unit at Southridge, the old one will close.
The move will not result in any layoffs, say officials, but does provide protection for the hospital while it seeks ways to pare down and reorganize it's debt.
A Trios Health employee has been fired after disclosure the employee accessed hundreds of patient medical records without authorization. Trios Health states affected patients have been notified as a precaution, as a thorough investigation is underway...
Recently, the TRIOS Hospital District announced some budgetary cutbacks and staff eliminations designed to help the Hospital make its $800,000 monthly lease payment.
Recent news reports have indicated the new TRIOS Southridge Hospital (formerly KGH) has financial challenges. During a public board meeting Thursday night, officials outlined some promising, but stunning, moves to help improve financial performance.
Starting early Tuesday morning, admitted patients at TRIOS Healthcare System (Formerly Kennewick General Hospital) on Auburn, will be transferred to the new Southridge Facility.