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Maine Hospital’s Birthing Center in Crisis | Portland Maine News
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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital may shutter its birthing center after a board vote, sparking outrage from the Miles Delivers Action Coalition, who say the town will suffer — and they’ve got thousands behind them. A dissenting board member resigned after the vote, refusing to comment. The decision heads to a regional board and then MaineHealth’s top execs. Hospital leaders cite staffing shortages and low birth rates, but doctors propose workarounds like using family practice docs or sharing staff. The coalition warns closure signals trouble for families wanting to live there — and it’s not the first time: eleven Maine hospitals have shut down maternity units since 2015.
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