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Buncombe County’s Hospital Bed Battle | Raleigh News
Buncombe County’s healthcare future is heating up as over a hundred residents rally against Mission Hospital’s push for 92 new beds—despite community outrage over long wait times and lack of alternatives. Amid a fierce lobbying battle involving AdventHealth, UNC Health, and Novant, the public’s anger is palpable, with nearly everyone in the room standing when asked if Mission should get more beds. Mission defends its request as essential for its role as the region’s Level 1 Trauma Center, while critics demand better access and smarter planning. The mayor of Asheville is siding with…
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