Hospitals across the country are suffering extreme economic pressures, what is the assurance that Methodist Hospital remains economically healthy in the future?
Methodist Hospital is one of the participating institutions within Catholic Healthcare West. CHW has five hospitals in the Sacramento area: Mercy General Hospital in the downtown, Mercy San Juan Hospital and Mercy American River in the north area, Mercy Folsom in the east county, and Methodist Hospital in the southern suburbs. In addition, CHW includes affiliated hospitals like Woodland and Grass Valley. Methodist Hospital itself is located at the junction of two unique economic communities. It is immediately adjacent to Elk Grove, a rapidly growing and relatively affluent community which provides a strong economic base to the hospital. In addition, in accordance with its mission of service to the poor, Methodist Hospital is located immediately adjacent to an economically disadvantaged community known as Meadowview. Meadowview is one of the poorest regions in the state, with healthcare indicators reminiscent of third world countries. CHW includes multiple hospitals in the states of Cal
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