ZACHARY - Lane Regional Medical Center sent a letter out to employees confirming the organization is seeking a partnership with another health organization.

In the letter, the organization said "Lane is not closing" and that the decision "reflects thoughtful planning for Lane's future, not a response to an immediate crisis."

However, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told the WBRZ Investigative Unit that the hospital is in a financially precarious situation causing it to seek a partner.

In the same letter, Lane Regional said no partner has been selected at this time.