US EditionHow Providence's Maternity Center Closure Will Impact Community
- Providence Saint Patrick Hospital in Missoula will permanently close its Family Maternity Center on October 10, 2025.
- The closure follows a year of internal planning and arises from external challenges including flat birth volumes and workforce shortages, though local providers were not consulted.
- Skilled labor and delivery nurses, surgical techs, and unit coordinators who helped open the unit ten years ago expressed deep disappointment over abrupt closure and lack of transparency.
- Dr. Dirk Gottman of Western Montana Clinic said the clinic was stunned by the decision made without their input and reassured, "Western Montana Clinic... Is going to take great care of their patients."
- The closure will shift deliveries to Community Medical Center, increasing demand there while causing uncertainty for staff and patients about the future of obstetric services.
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Fallout from announced closure of St. Patrick Hospital's labor and delivery department continues
The fallout continues in Missoula after Providence St. Patrick Hospital announced earlier this week that they were closing the labor and delivery department.The news came as a surprise to the Western Montana Clinic (WMC). St. Patrick Hospital issued a statement Tuesday saying they were working with both WMC and Community Medical Center (CMC) to transition care. However, WMC released a statement on Wednesday stating they were not aware of the clo…
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How Providence's Maternity Center closure will impact community
MISSOULA, Mont. – Providence Saint Patrick Hospital will close its Family Maternity Center this October due to external challenges, including flat and declining birth volumes and workforce shortages. This decision has surprised local healthcare providers.
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