04/02/2026
A Message from Our CEO/Administrator:
Recently, a flawed report from a progressive organization incorrectly suggested that Hale County Hospital may be at risk of closure. We want to clearly reassure our community, partners, and patients: Hale County Hospital is not facing closure.
While we recognize the broader challenges impacting rural healthcare across the country, our hospital remains operational, stable, and deeply committed to serving the people of Hale County and the surrounding areas.
We continue to actively invest in our services, expand access to care, and strengthen our financial sustainability through strategic planning and community partnerships. Our leadership team closely monitors changes in healthcare policy and reimbursement and proactively adapts to ensure long-term viability.
Reports that categorize hospitals using national-level data models do not always reflect the full, current picture of an individual facility. Hale County Hospital is moving forward with confidence and purpose, including ongoing efforts to enhance and expand our emergency services.
We are proud to be a trusted healthcare provider in this community and remain focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care—today and into the future.
We appreciate the continued support of our community and want to assure you: we are here, we are strong, and we are not closing.
— Shay Cherry, CEO & RN