Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

Does the Wrangell Hospital Auxiliary have a future?

For nearly half a century, the group has existed to raise funds and otherwise support our local hospital, paying many thousands of dollars for equipment and items to improve the care and quality of life for patients and residents.

November 1, 2018, marks the transfer of Wrangell Medical Center to SEARHC. With a stronger revenue stream, the hospital administration will have adequate operating funds. SEARHC will purchase all equipment necessary for the planned new hospital building. The Auxiliary’s donations will no longer be nee...