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Prime Healthcare suspends OB services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidating births at two centers

Prime Healthcare will suspend obstetric services at three Illinois hospitals—St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, and Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago—effective Oct. 1, centralizing OB care at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago and Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields. The move follows years of financial distress, ownership changes, and declining birth volumes, with each hospital averaging fewer than one delivery per day. About 75 full‑time OB nurses will be affected, though they’ll be offered other Prime positions; the system notes 331 open roles overall, including 11 OB positions. Prime also commits $1 million in maternal‑health grants and says suspensions could be reversed if demand rises, while unions and critics warn the consolidation could reduce local access to care.

via Chicago Tribune|

#health #hospital-consolidation #illinois-hospitals

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Black Women's Preference for Black OBs Linked to Fear of Discrimination and Maternal Mortality"

A study suggests that fear of discrimination and maternal mortality may lead pregnant Black women to prefer seeing a Black obstetrician. The study revealed instances of racial stereotyping and a clear preference for Black obstetricians among the participants. Black OB-GYNs have been found to provide a sense of relief and understanding for their patients, who often feel unheard and fear for their safety during pregnancy and childbirth. The study's authors emphasize the need to prioritize diversifying the obstetrics workforce to better meet the needs and preferences of Black patients.

via NBC News|

#black-ob-gyns #black-women #discrimination

healthcare3 years ago•7 min saved

Maternal Health Care Crisis: Obstacles to Maternity Care in Florida Revealed

Access to maternal health care is rapidly declining in the United States, with a 4 percent decrease in hospitals offering labor and delivery services between 2019 and 2020. This exacerbates the already high maternal mortality rate in the country. Many states, particularly those with restrictive abortion laws and a lack of Medicaid expansion, are experiencing a shortage of obstetricians and hospital closures. Rural areas and states with higher rates of underlying health problems are especially affected. The situation is dire in Alabama, where hospitals are struggling financially and at risk of closure. The financial mismatch between the cost of providing maternal care and low reimbursements, particularly from Medicaid, is a major challenge. The lack of access to care is leading to poor health outcomes for pregnant individuals and infants.

via POLITICO|

#access-to-care #healthcare #hospital-closures