(The Birmingham News / Michelle Campbell)BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Jefferson County Commission this morning rejected a proposal to pay $3.5 million in past-due invoices for Cooper Green Mercy Hospital, but voted 4-1 to wipe out the hospital's $10.6 milli... »
Officials with Cooper Green Mercy Hospital are working to find medical facilities for cancer patients and new and expectant mothers as the hospital prepares to close its oncology and OB/ GYN units. According to the Birmingham News, Cooper Green spokes... »
Officials with Cooper Green Mercy Hospital said Wednesday that layoffs of 89 employees which will save $3.8 million are among $6.7 million in annual reductions that will be made to stabilize finances at the cash-strapped hospital. According to the Birm... »
Some Jefferson County Commissioners say they are prepared to take a more active role in the financial operations at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital after being told the cash-strapped hospital still does not have a plan ready to reduce costs. According to t... »
Reductions that include layoffs in the nursery, pharmacy and nursing administration departments are being considered to save Cooper Green Mercy Hospital as much as $6 million. According to the Birmingham News, hospital officials will visit with employe... »
Cooper Green Mercy Hospital faces a pivotal week as a divided Jefferson County Commission and local legislative delegation consider what role the facility will play in addressing the county's fiscal woes. According to the Birmingham News, the County Co... »
A group of state lawmakers hope a plan to replace Cooper Green Mercy Hospital with a state-of-the-art medical clinic will shave millions of dollars off the annual cost of providing health care to the poor in Jefferson County. According to the Birmingha... »
Officials with Cooper Green Mercy Hospital are working to find medical facilities for cancer patients and new and expectant mothers as the hospital prepares to close its oncology and OB/ GYN units. According to the Birmingham News, Cooper Green spokes... »
