Ellwood City Medical Center Financial Crisis Continues; Investigation Underway

ELLWOOD CITY MEDICAL CENTER OFFICIALS ISSUED CHECKS TO ITS WORKERS SEVERAL TIMES, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW THERE WERE INSUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE HOSPITAL’S ACCCOUNT TO COVER THEM. THAT’S ACCORDING TO A REPORT FROM THE LAWRENCE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. AN INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING INTO THE HOSPITAL’S FINANCES.