Holy Cross Health to close maternity ward, announces drop in birth rate – CBS Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale will permanently close its maternity unit in March.

The announcement was made a week after the hospital announced that Temporarily closed obstetrics department due to staff shortage related to COVID-19.

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The maternity unit will close on March 14 to support the hospital’s “reimagined vision of Women’s Health at the Holy Cross”. The hospital said the closures were not related to COVID.

“Over the past few years, Holy Cross Health has seen a drop in birth rates, in line with national trends, due to demographic shifts in our surrounding communities and patient selection of diseases. other hospitals for obstetric services in our primary and secondary service areas,” according to the statement.

Other services for women will not be affected.

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“Holy Cross Health will continue to provide gynecological services and comprehensive Women’s Health services through the Dorothy Mangurian Holistic Women’s Center and Holy Cross Medical Group physicians,” according to the patient statement. institute.

Holy Cross said its doctors will continue to treat patients in their offices and have the opportunity to supervise their deliveries at other hospitals.

“We are working with our doctors to ensure authentic information at local hospitals makes it possible for them to see their patients being referred to as due,” the statement said.

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The hospital is also contacting other hospitals to find positions for any maternity staff they are unable to retain.