Montgomery's Jackson Hospital & Clinic is potentially 30 days from closing if it does not secure financial assistance from the city, county and state. Last year, Jackson Hospital defaulted on about $60 million in bonds. A few months later the hospital announced changes in its leadership. Earlier this year, the hospital approached the city about guaranteeing a portion of its debt. Since then, the hospital has received approval for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, which is allowing it to remain open while hospital officials restructure its debt. The hospital, one of three in Montgomery, has about 2,100 employees and has been in operation for almost 80 years.
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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