Hospital officials cited limited demand for the service, lower reimbursement rates and increased operating expenses as the main reasons to close the obstetrics unit.
The hospital plans to transfer expectant mothers to its sister facility, Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Ind., to deliver babies. Scott Memorial still will offer prenatal care and conduct emergency deliveries.
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