Cabell Corruption Watch - A Saga of Mergers, Board Seats, Family Ties, & State Level Lobbying

Dive deep into the intricate history of a monumental institution in Huntington's medical landscape. 🏥✨ Cabell Huntington Hospital's journey, from its roots in 1956 as a joint venture between Cabell County and the City of Huntington, to its transformation into a private non-profit entity in 1988, has been marked by significant milestones and controversies.

Discover how competitive imperatives drove its privatization and subsequent expansion, including the acquisition of St. Mary's Medical Center in 2018, amidst assurances that service diversity and capacity would be maintained. Yet, the discontinuation of child delivery services at St. Mary's in 2022 raised concerns about the loss of local services and contradicted earlier promises.

Explore the shifting governance dynamics post-merger, where control of board seats was exchanged for financial compensation, effectively diminishing taxpayer influence. Uncover the role of key figures like Kelli Sobonya, whose advocacy for hospital mergers and subsequent election as Cabell County Commissioner sparked debates about political influence and governance.

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