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East Adams Rural Health lays off staff, looks to address finances

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | October 7, 2025 6:47 PM

RITZVILLE — A special meeting of the East Adams Rural Healthcare Commission is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 15. People who can’t make the meeting in person can join through a link on the district’s social media. The discussion follows further layoffs at the hospital, bringing the total of positions eliminated to 16; Chief Financial Officer Viola Babcock said none of the layoffs were in positions connected with patient care. 

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