East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry has officially closed, NEWS9 has confirmed with Belmont County 911. A sign on the door of the hospital says "Hospital closed! Please go to the nearest hospital Trinity, Reynolds or Wheeling!" It's been a tumultuous period for the hospital, which re-opened four years ago after being shuttered in 2019. The hospital has been dealing with various financial issues for months, including being unable to pay employee wages and back taxes.
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