Paul Skowron indicates they over $100-thousand better in their profits than they thought they would be this time last year. He says thanks to an early flu season, the month of October was busy.

 

 

New services in the last year is also a big driver in the numbers trending upwards. Skowron says it is encouraging the community is taking advantage of having these offerings close to home.

 

 

Skowron says their in-patient services have picked up lately but points out the out-patient services are carrying the load for the bottom line.

 

 

The financial success of the hospital is the driver behind the hospital board and its administration planning to start a strategic planning process during the first part of the upcoming year. Skowron anticipates that process starting in February of 2018.