Capital Region Medical Center was struggling.
The COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on the Jefferson City hospital’s staff and revenues. Patients were staying home rather than coming to in-person clinic appointments. Nurses were leaving.
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Dr. Rodger Wilhite uses a monitor from the recent integration of Capital Region Medical Center and MU Health Care on Feb. 28 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Allie Santini/Missourian
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A new telehealth cart boots up in a patient exam room Feb. 28 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. The cart is part of recent integration between MU Health Care and CRMC to increase critical care and pulmonary treatment options in Jefferson City.
Allie Santini/Missourian
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From left, Sarah Hayes, Dr. Rodger Wilhite, Natalie Carlson and Jennifer Hale discuss program updates Feb. 28 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
Allie Santini/Missourian
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Light reflects off a hospital bed in the critical care unit of the Capital Region Medical Center on Feb. 28 in Jefferson City. The integration between MU Health Care and Capital Regional Medical Center hopes to increase critical care capacity and treatment options in Cole County.
Allie Santini/Missourian
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