#hospital-closures

#hospital-closures

Access to hospital-based maternity care is declining, exacerbating the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S.

Access to medical care is increasingly limited in rural areas, with hospital closures impacting patient care and worsening health outcomes.

Rural hospitals in the US face closures due to declining birth rates, affecting access to prenatal care and birthing services.

City Council advocates for more public input in hospital closure decisions due to concerns for healthcare access and equity.

Hospital 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.

The closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Carney Hospital could endanger patient lives due to increased travel times to other facilities.

Emergency room closures in rural Ontario, particularly in Chesley, create significant anxiety and frustration for the community, highlighting a growing healthcare crisis.

Pressure mounts on Governor Hochul to approve the LICH Act, enhancing community involvement in hospital closure decisions.

Maternity wards in California are closing due to various reasons like labor shortages, increasing costs, and declining birth rates.

Elected officials and activists oppose the planned closures of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center by Steward Health Care.

Gov. Maura Healey is demanding finalized deals for Steward hospitals after Carney and Nashoba Valley Medical Center closures.

Rural hospitals nationwide face financial challenges

Medicaid expansion helps rural hospitals financially

SUNY Downstate Hospital faced financial challenges post-acquisition.

Community hospitals like St. Mary's were recommended for closure, impacting economically forgotten neighborhoods.