Times Leader Staff Writer
Photo by Shelley Hanson
EMPLOYEES OF East Ohio Regional Hospital wait for the blessing and dedication to begin on Wednesday.
MARTINS FERRY East Ohio Regional Hospital received a blessing Wednesday by local clergy in advance of the anticipated reopening of the facility, expected in the next couple weeks.
In addition to clergy, Chief Operating Officer Bernie Albertini and owner Dr. John Johnson, the prayer and dedication event was attended by many of the hospital’s new employees including nurses and doctors. A few local dignitaries also attended the ceremony, held in the emergency room waiting area.