second hospital in my backyard that's closed ob this year...t tough to be ob rn in this market. were down to only 10 hospitals with ob in 5 county philly. i wouldn't be surprised if one more in my county closes too.[color=#234b87]next hospital to stop delivering babies: mercy suburban in east norriton over the past dozen years, the philadelphia region has experienced 16 maternity ward closings — a trend hospitals blame on escalating malpractice insurance costs and a decline reimbursement rates during the time period. 0 Likes
Altra, BSN, RN Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU. Nov 24, 2009 Similar at the other end of the state - Ohio Valley Hospital to discontinue OB in January, and Allegheny General will move all OB to its WPAHS affiliate, West Penn. 0 Likes
