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• Rock Regional Hospital files Chapter 11 bankruptcy (derbyinformer.com) — Rock Regional Hospital in Derby has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to restructure debts and keep vital medical services available locally. The hospital has stopped admitting patients and canceled surgeries, though the emergency room remains open for now. Leadership says the move is intended to buy time and possibly prevent the Derby medical center from closing.
   

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