Questions about emergency vs. urgent care

The closing of the Fallbrook Hospital is worrisome. It does sound like the Fallbrook Healthcare District board of directors is taking thoughtful action.

As a retired firefighter and resident, I am concerned about emergency care for the community.

Will the “urgent care” facility provided in the new organization accept walk-in emergency patients?

Will the fire department be able to transport emergency patients to the facility?

What level of emergency care would they provide? How does the fire department feel about this sort of facility?

How will the closure of the current emergency room impact t...