‘They cared about us’: More rural Indiana communities losing access to labor and delivery services

‘They cared about us’: More rural Indiana communities losing access to labor and delivery service

Something is missing from Harrison County Hospital’s website. The homepage used to feature birth announcements with pictures, names and weights. However, the proud declarations have been taken down since the facility’s labor and delivery services closed April 1.

Physician shortage closes labour and delivery services temporarily

The maternity ward at Upper River Valley Hospital is temporarily closed again due to a physician shortage.

‘They cared about us’: More rural Indiana communities losing access to labor and delivery services

More than a dozen Indiana hospitals have closed their obstetrics departments statewide since 2020, according to Steve Cooke, senior director of public relations for the Indiana Hospital Association.

The Average Life Expectancy In Indiana Is Lower Than The National Average - Health Digest

Indiana falls below the average life expectancy rate across the United States. But what can explain the challenges of living longer in the Hoosier State?