UMMC to Take over Greenwood Leflore Hospital Aug. 1

Chief secretary orders swift action over UMMC patient complaints

Complaints include long waiting times and a lack of skilled personnel.

UMMC to take over Greenwood Leflore Hospital Aug. 1

Notices taped to the front door inform patients of the closing of outpatient and cardiac rehabilitation services at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Greenwood. The hospital is scheduled to closed on June 15th.

What to Know About the Greenwood Leflore Hospital Crisis and the Effort to Save It

Greenwood Leflore Hospital has become the face of the Mississippi rural hospital crisis. Here’s an explainer of how the hospital got to where it is today and the plan to save it. The post What to Know About the Greenwood Leflore Hospital Crisis and the Effort to Save It appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Donation of Greenwood Leflore Hospital to UMMC now official

A bankruptcy court order last week cleared the way for the facility to continue operations.

Donation of Greenwood Leflore Hospital to UMMC now official - Mississippi Monitor

By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune     A hospital that was in danger of closing can now officially be donated to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, ensuring the residents in Greenwood and Leflore County will have continued access to care nearby. Even though the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved a motion to accept the donation of the Greenwood Leflore Hospital to UMMC, there was a bankruptcy matter…

Hospital nears Aug.1 transfer to UMMC

Hospital nears Aug.1 transfer to UMMC dmonroe Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:28 PM Greenwood Leflore Hospital is nearing the finish line in transferring ownership of the main hospital and other property from Greenwood and Leflore County to the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Read more about Hospital nears Aug.1 transfer to UMMC Read more about Hospital nears Aug.1 transfer to UMMC487 views