Officials shocked by Vista East’s decision to cut services: ‘The news … is yet another blow to our community’

Officials shocked by Vista East’s decision to cut services: ‘The news … is yet another blow to our community’

Vista Health System’s decision to suspend obstetrical and neonatal services effective Oct. 28 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan is creating more questions than answers in the community as local officials scramble to learn more. Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham is engaging hospital leadership and others to learn more about the decision and its impact on the community, according to a statement issued by the city Thursday. Cunningham “is active…