Should Sitka’s two hospitals become one?

An outside consultant has concluded that Sitka Community Hospital’s days are numbered, while hospital leadership says they’re regaining financial viability. The Sitka Assembly heard from both parties Tuesday night (03-21-17). (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)The fate of Sitka’s city-owned hospital hangs in the balance. An outside consultant says it’s time to merge with SEARHC – the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium – while hospital leadership wants to remain