Montgomery pledges $22.5M to give Jackson Hospital a fighting chance

A fixture of the River Region’s health care network is facing a critical crossroads. Jackson Hospital, which has served Montgomery and beyond for emergency care for eight decades, is fighting to keep its doors open.

To prevent a sudden collapse, the City of Montgomery has committed $22.5 million between 2026 and 2029, with $15 million of that total amount already contributed to the cause.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed called on others to step up and do the same to protect the local medical infrastructure.

“This is about protecting access to care, supporting our healthcare workers and ensuring families across the River Region are not left behind.”

Steven Reed, Montgomery mayor

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