The city of New Orleans closed today on its its purchase of the former Methodist Hospital from Universal Health Services for $16.25 million, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced.
“Signed, sealed, delivered,” Landrieu said. “It has been nearly five years since Hurricane Katrina, and more than 80,000 residents in eastern New Orleans still have to drive up to 30 minutes to an emergency room. That’s why it’s so important that we put in place a full-service hospital that is financially sustainable over time as quickly as possible. It has been one of my top priorities since taking office. ”
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