West Sub Closure Has Electeds Rethinking Oversight

West Sub closure has electeds rethinking oversight

In the wake of West Suburban Hospital being locked down by the Oak Park building officials last week after its last working elevator failed, several local elected officials voiced their concerns regarding the hospital’s current management and the impact of private ownership of essential medical resources on average people.  Meliisa Chrisfield, communications director for PCC Wellness, speaks to a gathering at the Democratic Party of Oak Park Sa…

As West Suburban Hospital shutters, local officials call for changes

In March, West Suburban Hospital CEO Manoj Prasad said he planned to begin the process of restarting medical services at the trouble medical center “by June or July.” “We are slowly bringing staff back and rebuilding operations step by step,” Prasad said at the time. But June has arrived, and the hospital is headed in... The post As West Suburban Hospital shutters, local officials call for changes appeared first on Chronicle Media.

Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban Hospital

Over 50 community members gathered in the Columbus Park Refectory Tuesday morning, calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical Center.