Leominster birthing center closing Saturday – NECN
The birthing center at UMass Memorial Hospital in Leominster, Massachusetts, is set to close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, despite major pushback from local...
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Opponents of Leominster birthing center closure want Healey to declare state of emergency
Lawmakers from Central Massachusetts cited a recent report that documented an increase in maternal morbidity in the state.
Source: yahoo.com
Editorial: Maternity closure plan not worthy of consideration
UMass Memorial Health’s proposal to mitigate the effects of its imminent closure of the Leominster Hospital’s maternity ward falls completely short of adequately addressing the concerns raised by the Department of Public Health.
Source: sentinelandenterprise.com
Opponents say UMass Memorial plan 'not enough'
Those opposing the birthing center closure had only harsh words for the long-awaited response from UMass Memorial Health after the state announced that the maternity ward, set to close in September, was an "essential service."
Source: sentinelandenterprise.com
UMass Memorial still closing Leominster hospital maternity unit
The health system said it has a transportation plan to accommodate women who will have to give birth elsewhere than the local hospital, but the plan drew condemnation and pushback from advocates.
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