Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study FindsAccess to hospital-based maternity care is declining, exacerbating the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S.
America's Rural Hospital Crisis Has Been Looming for DecadesAccess to medical care is increasingly limited in rural areas, with hospital closures impacting patient care and worsening health outcomes.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bustRural hospitals in the US face closures due to declining birth rates, affecting access to prenatal care and birthing services.
Most Rural Hospitals Have Closed Their Maternity Wards, Study FindsAccess to hospital-based maternity care is declining, exacerbating the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S.
America's Rural Hospital Crisis Has Been Looming for DecadesAccess to medical care is increasingly limited in rural areas, with hospital closures impacting patient care and worsening health outcomes.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bustRural hospitals in the US face closures due to declining birth rates, affecting access to prenatal care and birthing services.
Study Finds Almost One-Third of U.S. Pediatric Inpatient Units Closed in Last Decade - News CenterU.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units from 2008 to 2022, significantly impacting pediatric care availability.
City Council rallies in effort to stop hospital closures in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn | amNewYorkCity Council advocates for more public input in hospital closure decisions due to concerns for healthcare access and equity.
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Shuttered Hospitals in Georgia - MedCity NewsHospital closures in Georgia highlight significant financial pressures on healthcare facilities.New legislation in Georgia aims to amend certificate of need laws, potentially increasing competition in healthcare.
Patients will suffer with bankrupt health care firm's closure of Massachusetts hospitals, staff sayThe closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Carney Hospital could endanger patient lives due to increased travel times to other facilities.
2024 worst year for Ontario ER closures, CBC analysis finds | CBC NewsEmergency room closures in rural Ontario, particularly in Chesley, create significant anxiety and frustration for the community, highlighting a growing healthcare crisis.
City Council rallies in effort to stop hospital closures in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn | amNewYorkCity Council advocates for more public input in hospital closure decisions due to concerns for healthcare access and equity.
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Shuttered Hospitals in Georgia - MedCity NewsHospital closures in Georgia highlight significant financial pressures on healthcare facilities.New legislation in Georgia aims to amend certificate of need laws, potentially increasing competition in healthcare.
Patients will suffer with bankrupt health care firm's closure of Massachusetts hospitals, staff sayThe closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Carney Hospital could endanger patient lives due to increased travel times to other facilities.
2024 worst year for Ontario ER closures, CBC analysis finds | CBC NewsEmergency room closures in rural Ontario, particularly in Chesley, create significant anxiety and frustration for the community, highlighting a growing healthcare crisis.
NYC and state lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to sign bill boosting community input on hospital closuresPressure mounts on Governor Hochul to approve the LICH Act, enhancing community involvement in hospital closure decisions.
Why Nearly 50 California Hospitals Were Forced to End Maternity Ward Services | KQEDMaternity wards in California are closing due to various reasons like labor shortages, increasing costs, and declining birth rates.
NYC and state lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to sign bill boosting community input on hospital closuresPressure mounts on Governor Hochul to approve the LICH Act, enhancing community involvement in hospital closure decisions.
Why Nearly 50 California Hospitals Were Forced to End Maternity Ward Services | KQEDMaternity wards in California are closing due to various reasons like labor shortages, increasing costs, and declining birth rates.
Bill Written by Cortese to Warn Communities of Maternity Unit Closures Becomes LawCalifornia faces a significant decline in maternity care services, leading to increased maternal mortality and complications.New legislation aims to improve transparency and community planning for hospital closures.
Black hospitals vanished in the U.S. decades ago. Some communities have paid a priceAbandoned Black hospital symbolizes the decline of Black healthcare institutions in the U.S.
Mass. officials look to stymie 'expedited closures' of Steward hospitals in Dorchester and AyerElected officials and activists oppose the planned closures of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center by Steward Health Care.
Steward Health Care to close hospitals in Dorchester and AyerGov. Maura Healey is demanding finalized deals for Steward hospitals after Carney and Nashoba Valley Medical Center closures.
Mass. officials look to stymie 'expedited closures' of Steward hospitals in Dorchester and AyerElected officials and activists oppose the planned closures of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center by Steward Health Care.
Steward Health Care to close hospitals in Dorchester and AyerGov. Maura Healey is demanding finalized deals for Steward hospitals after Carney and Nashoba Valley Medical Center closures.
Coalition organizing rallies, forums in Steward Hospital communitiesThe loss of hospitals in Massachusetts will severely impact the healthcare infrastructure, urging action to prevent closures.
Operating in the red: Half of rural hospitals lose money, as many cut servicesRural hospitals nationwide face financial challengesMedicaid expansion helps rural hospitals financially
Op-ed | The state of healthcare in Central Brooklyn * Brooklyn PaperSUNY Downstate Hospital faced financial challenges post-acquisition.Community hospitals like St. Mary's were recommended for closure, impacting economically forgotten neighborhoods.
Operating in the red: Half of rural hospitals lose money, as many cut servicesRural hospitals nationwide face financial challengesMedicaid expansion helps rural hospitals financially
Op-ed | The state of healthcare in Central Brooklyn * Brooklyn PaperSUNY Downstate Hospital faced financial challenges post-acquisition.Community hospitals like St. Mary's were recommended for closure, impacting economically forgotten neighborhoods.