In the last two weeks several hospitals announced plans to shutter maternity units or cease obstetrics services to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or improve patient care.
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Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill., will stop offering inpatient labor and delivery services after May 31, according to The Southern Illinoisan.
Springfield (Vt.) Hospital closed its childbirth center May 3 after 105 years, according to the Valley News.
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Lockport, N.Y.-based Eastern Niagara Hospital will close its maternity unit and eliminate dialysis, express care and X-ray services at its facility in Newfane, N.Y., according to The Buffalo News.
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Munson Healthcare Manistee (Mich.) Hospital will close its maternity unit May 31, affecting 15 jobs, according to UpNorthLive.