Watsonville Community Hospital’s Board of Directors Voted to Close Maternity Services and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. What Could Prevent Its Closure?

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Watsonville Community Hospital’s board of directors voted to shut down its maternity services and its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). However, the decision could be reversed if the hospital, which is in serious financial difficulties, gets additional funding. The hospital is looking for state financial aid, private contributions, and possible county funds to keep these services open.