Arkansas is home to 30 “birthing” hospitals — those which provide labor and delivery services. Since 2019, 10 hospitals have closed their obstetrics units, the most recent being National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. Sixty percent of the state’s …
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Sounding the Alarm: Birthing Hospitals in Arkansas Becoming Few and Far Between
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterHealthcare providers in Arkansas are sounding the alarm over an issue many believe has reached crisis level — access to birthing hospitals. Since 2019, 10 Arkansas hospitals have closed their obstetrics units, leaving the state with just 30 general acute …
