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Maternity Services

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Families gathered outside Henderson Hospital with worried expressions, symbolizing the impact of the maternity and NICU service closure.
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Henderson Hospital maternity NICU closure impacts thousands of families

Henderson Hospital, which supported over 2,400 deliveries and cared for 290 critically ill newborns in 2024, will cease all maternity and neonatal intensive care services by the end of September 2026,

Marco Alvarez·August 12, 2026
An empty maternity ward bassinet in a dimly lit hospital corridor, symbolizing the closure of birth services.
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Council Bluffs hospital ends birth services, impacting local families

On August 31, expectant parents in Council Bluffs will no longer deliver their babies at CHI Health Mercy.

Marco Alvarez·July 10, 2026
A pregnant woman and her partner stand outside a modern hospital at dusk, reflecting on the impact of maternity service closures, symbolizing community concern over healthcare access.
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Baptist Health Fort Smith to End Maternity Services, Sparking Concern

Baptist Health-Fort Smith will cease its labor, delivery, and NICU services on April 28, a move that raises significant concerns for expecting mothers and healthcare professionals about the future of local maternity care.

Marco Alvarez·March 31, 2026