STATESVILLE, N.C. — A hospital in Statesville that served its community for more than 100 years announced it will be shutting down many of its services.
Davis Regional Medical Center says now, it will focus on inpatient behavioral health services.
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>> In the video at the top of the page, reporter Dave Faherty speaks with several employees and people who have used the hospital for years.
Several said employees said they are heartbroken and upset about the decision. They described the hospital as a family atmosphere among workers.
“I was deeply saddened. I had both my boys here,” former employee Jessica Long said. “I worked here for several years, and my department within the hospital -- a lot of the people were like family.”
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