The Warner Hospital and Health Services fiscal year 2027 budget was recently approved by the Clinton City Council, which is set to take effect on May 1st.

On the WHOW Morning Show, CEO Paul Skowron told the Hart Media Group that while the hospital is facing new legislative pressures and rising insurance expenses, the final budget maintains a positive bottom line.

The focus in the new fiscal year shifts back to facility efficiency and safety. Key projects include the replacement of nearly 50-year-old windows, as well as HVAC and air conditioning upgrades in patient rooms and stairways. Skowron points out that visitors will also notice ongoing renovations in the main entrance designed to improve wheelchair accessibility.

Skowron notes that with 95% of the hospital's business now occurring on an outpatient basis, the new budget year prioritizes the efficiency of services like infusion therapy, 3D mammography, and imaging.

The City of Clinton approved the hospital's latest budget during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21st.