Statement on the proposed closing of the Ascension St. Francis Hospital labor and delivery unit
From Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Common Council President José G. Pérez
St. Francis Hospital has a long-standing history in Milwaukee of providing quality healthcare to our community. Recently, we have received the news that the labor and delivery department will close at Ascension St. Francis on Milwaukee’s south side. We are concerned about access to healthcare for our constituents and families, including our burgeoning Latino/x and immigrant communities. This decision means that expecting families have to travel further for the care they may need, and could also have a negative economic impact on our districts. We thank the healthcare workers for their service during these challenging times and will continue to work with Ascension to improve healthcare access on Milwaukee’s south side.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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