Leaders of the Save Jennie Stuart movement argued Thursday for maintaining local ownership of the Hopkinsville healthcare facility and satellite locations of the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club.
Former Hopkinsville Mayor Dan Kemp, Vice-President of the non-profit organization, says a change by the Jennie Stuart Medical Center Board of Directors eliminated local input by removing the Hopkinsville Mayor and Christian County Judge Executive from serving on the board.
click to download audioKemp says that due to its financial standing, the Save Jennie Stuart Organization does not see a need to hand over control to Deaconness Health.
click to download audioHopkinsville attorney and 3rd District State Senator-elect Craig Richardson says information handed out concerning the Deaconess partnership with Henderson Community Hospital was misleading.
click to download audioRichardson says the Save Jennie Stuart movement is focused on patient care and maintaining quality providers.
click to download audioHe adds Deaconess is an excellent healthcare provider, but they have a goal and purpose.
click to download audioRichardson says Save Jennie Stuart has identified what they see as one of the major issues and that is management.
click to download audioKemp and Richardson fielded several questions from the audience during the presentation to Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club on Thursday afternoon.
Teresa Nichol serves as President of Save Jennie Stuart, with former magistrate Daryl Gustafson as the secretary-treasurer. Several members of the Jennie Stuart Foundation that supports fundraising efforts for the hospital are part of Save Jennie Stuart.
