Company takes over Elko hospital

Elko General Hospital changed hands on Wednesday when Commission Chairman Mike Naninni signed the papers that turned it over to Province Healthcare.

Province plans to build a new 75-bed hospital. Site selection is underway and the new facility should be in place in about 2 1/2 years.

Naninni said some employees could be leaving as early as this week, although Province has not announced plans for any layoffs.

Province also is donating $500,000 to the Elko Senior Citizen Center.

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