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Ville Platte Hospital Battle Escalates | Lafayette Louisiana News
Ville Platte, Louisiana, is in a medical emergency as city officials desperately fight to keep Mercy Regional Medical Center open—its closure would force residents to drive nearly an hour for care. Mayor Ryan Leday Williams calls it a lifeline, vital for emergency services and community health. While Allegiance Health Management owns the facility and faces financial woes, hospital reps deny any closure plans, creating tension between local leaders and the institution. If Mercy shuts down, patients would have to travel to Eunice or Opelousas—putting lives at risk and sparking urgent concern…
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