Government leaders have separate meetings scheduled for Friday afternoon to discuss Steward Health Care’s plan to close Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Howland.

The first meeting will be conducted by the Trumbull County Commissioners at 2 p.m. to gather information about the closings and possibly request a letter of support from a new, community-based management group, as well as solicit financial contributions to keep the facilities operating.

The special meeting will be held in the Trumbull County Administration Building, 5th floor, 160 High Street, Warren, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room.

A second session is planned by city officials in Warren at 4 p.m. in city council chambers.

The mayor, law director, auditor, and council members plan to discuss ways of funding the continued operation of the facilities.