The Cuero Regional Hospital held a regular meeting on February 27th, where several important topics were discussed. Notably, Martin Leske III was appointed to the CRH Board of Directors to fill a seat vacated by Secretary Charles Papacek, who retired on December 31, 2024. Additionally, the meeting addressed the policy regarding locked front doors and reviewed the Annual Audit Report by Forvis, LLC.
Martin Leske III is one of three candidates running for two available director positions in the upcoming General Election scheduled for May 3rd. The other candidates are Pedro Gonzales, P.E., and Faye Sheppard. (Candidate introductions and Q&A’s will appear in future editions.)
Nancy Blackwell, a concerned citizen and a hospital volunteer for thirty years, raised concerns about the locked front doors and the lack of assistance for patients who were unaware of the new policy or confused about the hospital's layout. The Front Physical Therapy entrance and the Front Medical Plaza entrance of the hospital were permanently closed on January 6th for security reasons, following recommendations from a safety audit aimed at limiting the number of entry points. The hospital announced the new policy in the December 25th issue of The Cuero Record and Yorktown News-View.
