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Community Divided Over Mission Hospital Beds | Asheville News
Buncombe County’s push for 92 new hospital beds has sparked a fiery community showdown, with Mission Hospital—owned by HCA—facing fierce backlash despite recently winning approval for 95 more beds. As AdventHealth, Novant, and UNC Health race to present their own plans—ranging from new facilities in Weaverville and downtown Asheville to expansions of existing sites—the crowd turned into a carnival of support, handing out swag and cheering for alternatives that promise better access and shorter travel times. EMS leaders voiced deep frustration with Mission’s care coordination under HCA, while…
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