Franklin paves way for new hospital
Franklin Township approved an ordinance that may clear the way for a new hospital building during Monday’s special meeting.
“It’s just opening up the zoning so it includes health care, because we have nothing in there right now that says they can put something like that there,” chairman Jason Frey said.
Representatives from St. Luke’s recently presented a basic sketch of a prospective health care center to Franklin’s planning commission, though no other documents have been submitted.
The supervisors said that a similar ordinance was to be added to the zoning code in the near future, but they decided to pass the overlay ahead of time in case St. Luke’s, or any other health care facility, wishes to begin construction any sooner.
“We’re redoing our zoning right now, and that was going to be put in there, but they just wanted to move forward before we get to that point. It may take us eight or nine months yet before we update our zoning,” vice chairman Robin Cressley said.
Frey said that the ordinance will allow for the construction of health care facilities on plots of land measuring at least 30 acres within the township.
“This actually comes out of West Brunswick Township in Schuylkill County. That’s the basis for it, and I reviewed it and somewhat modified it,” solicitor William Schwab said.
In addition to providing jobs and easy access to emergency medical care, the establishment of a health care facility could also increase property values in the area. Frey said that this a particularly attractive benefit, as the township will lose its elementary school soon, which could adversely affect residents’ property values.
Though no one made any comment on the matter at the special meeting, Frey said that he has heard overwhelmingly positive responses from people in the township in regard to a new hospital.
“I believe it means good things. Hopefully, they’ll decide to build in our township. We’re trying to be business-friendly and do exactly what they ask so we can get that in the township,” Frey said.
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Ok just for laughs, I looked at the post you wanted me look at. References page 25 of the IFO report saying:
The elimination of property taxes would significantly reduce the property tax share and would clearly increase the attractiveness of the Commonwealth for business location and expansion.” (Page 25) (Expansion of existing businesses and attracting new businesses to the Commonwealth will generate jobs for Pennsylvanians.)
Hmm looked at pg 25 and it doesn’t say any of this. What gives?
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My take is Insurance companies do NOT want to pay hospitals. I'm guessing very few people are actually paying cash for medical bills. If I have that right then that has to SUCK!!!!!!
The maintenance workers, Nurse Aides, Practical Nurses, and especially the Registered Nurses are all being required to do a lot more with less. Maybe not being required in a formal on paper way, but by the facility not completing staffing requirements. It's only what I gather from hearing them talk.
I own a small business and have several employees - all professionals. I'm very proud of each of them and I'm fully aware that their hard work and dedication to performing to the best of their abilities reflects directly on me. If we worked for a client that got a little sideways or weird about paying I'd be all over that and probably look to divest in that client. Then again it's only me running the show and like I said I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the health care industry. Further I couldn't imagine having to tell my employees look all my ships are sinking. I'm guessing that would destroy morale. As the person they look to for leadership that would be tough.
Hey Do you all remember a few years ago the Times News articles about the 5 Pillars of success and how the Lehighton and Palmerton campuses were being brought back from extinction? Wasn't it like a series or something?
Explain that correlation logically.
Keep in mind I am aware of expenditures in school districts