Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2025
Laurium, Mich.-based Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, part of Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health, ended its labor and delivery services on Dec. 31.
The decision comes as part of a labor and delivery services review at the hospital, which revealed challenges with recruitment and retention for specialized providers and employees for 24/7 coverage, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
“This initiative will consolidate staffing and service locations to better meet local patient demand for comprehensive OB-GYN services,” Matt Krause, chief administrative officer of Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, said in the release....