FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Michael Marzal
Director of Finance & Administration
Mayor’s Office
City of Blue Island
13051 Greenwood Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406
mmarzal@cityofblueisland.org
708-396-7011
City of Blue Island Hosting Stakeholder Meeting Following MetroSouth Hospital Closure Announcement
Blue Island, Illinois, June 24, 2019: On July 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the East Annex, 2434 Vermont Street, the City of Blue Island, in conjunction with State representatives, regional medical practitioners, area first responders, local community leaders, and the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the impacts of the proposed MetroSouth Hospital closure, including identifying impacts to the region, as well as opportunities to mitigate these impacts, while ensuring critical healthcare needs of the community are met.
The goal of this summit is to produce an action plan to be presented to the State Health Facilities Service Review Board at their public hearing and upcoming board meeting.
Join us at this summit by RSVP’ing to mbarrera@cityofblueisland.org
About Blue Island
The City of Blue Island was settled in 1835, making it one of the oldest communities in Chicagoland. Today, the City of Blue Island is known for its historic neighborhood charm, blended business and recreational downtown district, comprehensive community and business development initiatives, and active, diverse, and creative residents. For more information on upcoming events and all the latest news, www.blueisland.org.
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