Fallbrook Hospital reopens

Fallbrook Hospital reopened at 7 a.m. today after being closed nine days due to the Rice Canyon fire.

The hospital made the announcement after passing a survey by the Department of Health Services and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.

The hospital at 624 E. Elder St. provides emergency services, medical and surgical care, intensive care, home health and hospice services and other therapies.

The Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility is expected to re-open within the next few days.

Updates, including information about the Fallbrook Skilled Nursing Facility, will be posted on the hospital’s website: www.fallbrookhospital.com.