Greg Cook

“It's about quality more than it is about the dollars.”

Greg Cook · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Cook said the decision to close the pediatric intensive care unit was about quality more than money.

“We made the decision to take care of the kids that we could absolutely take care of,”

Greg Cook · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Cook explained the hospital's decision to close its pediatric intensive care unit while continuing to treat less critical cases.

“Asking Lifepoint to float the program”

Greg Cook · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Cook said hospital leaders downgraded the pediatric unit after consulting with Lifepoint Health, the for-profit owner.