Half of those hospitals in the state are at risk of closing and 6 others closed over the past decade. The lack of health care has left many in the underserved and uninsured populations in jeopardy.
Belzoni is known to many as the “Heart of the Delta.” More than 2,000 people live here, but there is not one hospital. The one that was here closed around eight years ago.
This has had a devastating effect of residents, including the Stribling family.
“This has been very difficult for me because it’s such a pain. I have never experienced numb pain,” said Byron Stribling.
“It was heartbreaking,” said Vonetta Shenelle Burks.
Byron Stribling and his mother-in-law are filled with emotion and grief while talking about losing the love of their lives, Harmony Stribling.