East Adams Rural Health Care in Ritzville is facing potential closure, which could result in 108 employees losing their jobs on January 7. This information comes from a notice submitted to the Washington State Security Employment Department. The hospital board is considering bankruptcy to address over $13 million in debt accumulated between 2022 and 2024. Although the hospital broke even in 2025 thanks to a $2 million allocation from the Washington State Hospital Distress Fund, this does not help with paying down vendor debts.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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