Local coalition collecting signatures in hopes of building a new public hospital in West Dayton WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

DAYTON — A local coalition is collecting signatures in hopes of building a new public hospital in west Dayton.

A lot of people became aware of the Clergy Community Coalition when they protested and tried to stop the closing and demolition of Good Samaritan Hospital at Salem and Philadelphia Avenue.

Premier moved forward with their plans, and now the coalition is moving from protesting to planning an alternative, and they’re finding some support.

As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, some Dayton residents are happy about the fact the coalition is now moving forward with a plan to address what they call a healthcare desert.

Carrie Cummings thinks it’s needed in North and West Dayton.

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“Absolutely, there’s nothing over there except for Miami Valley North and that’s still a little bit of ways to go in case there’s an emergency, so Yes we’d love to see it,” Cummings said.

John Musto is the city’s deputy law director. …