Following certification of the Nov. 4 election results today, Three Rivers Hospital is turning its attention to next steps for building and infrastructure improvements. The hospital’s hybrid renovation bond proposition received 52.3% approval, short of the 60% supermajority required to pass.

“We’re grateful for the strong support our community continues to show for local healthcare,” said CEO Scott Graham. “More than half of voters supported this project, and earlier this year the Emergency Room levy renewal passed with over 71% approval. That tells us our residents value their hospital and want it to remain strong.”

The Board of Commissioners and Administration will hold a strategic planning retreat in early 2026 to discuss the hospital’s long-term facility needs and potential next steps for the building project. “We remain committed to charting a sustainable path forward,” Graham added. “In the meantime, we’re focused on caring for the building we have and using our resources wisely.”

This month, staff replaced a failed hot water heater, and the hospital has applied for a grant to help fund a needed roof replacement – grant support that would have been part of the plan even if the bond had passed.

Three Rivers Hospital remains dedicated to protecting access to local, quality healthcare and ensuring long-term viability for the communities it serves.