FMDH Financial Conditions

While hospitals nationwide are issuing furloughs to their employees in response to the financial deficits from providing limited services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital currently has no plans to lay off staff. To date, our revenue is down 51 percent due to the cancellation of nonessential surgeries and appointments. FMDH has always operated under a strong focus of stewardship and maintaining financial stability, and because of these practices we are able to keep staff employed.

FMDH is also participating in the Payroll Protection Plan, which allows the hospital to be in a position to offer compensation to all employees while adjusting to changes and new norms as the pandemic develops.

With the addition of the Respiratory Clinic, located outside of the FMDH facility, our plan is to gradually reopen service lines. This will be done systematically to minimize risk for both patients and staff.

We again thank the community for their patience and understanding while some service lines were minimized. As this pandemic progresses, some plans may change, but FMDH will remain dedicated to our number one priority - safeguarding the health and well-being of the community and our staff.