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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
@pingree.house.gov

🧵 I’m deeply disappointed by MaineHealth’s decision to close the L+D unit at Lincoln Hospital, and fearful of what it means for Midcoast families. Maine has lost 10 birthing units in 10 years. This will put more pressure on other hospitals and create unnecessary stress for expecting mothers. (1/3)

mainemorningstar.comDespite community pushback, MaineHealth announces closure of Damariscotta birthing center • Maine Morning StarThe closure of a birthing center at a Damariscotta hospital is moving forward, the MaineHealth Board of Trustees announced Thursday, despite months of community opposition and concern about worsening ...

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
@pingree.house.gov

I appreciate MaineHealth’s commitment to investing in new services, and I understand the staffing challenges it faces. But a 2-year promise to not close more units is cold comfort for many. Maine needs a real plan for rural maternity care. This decision moves us in the wrong direction. (2/3)

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
@pingree.house.gov

I will continue fighting to ensure that our rural communities aren’t left behind because of where they live, or because of Congressional Republicans’ policy decisions that put the interests of billionaires and giant corporations ahead of the health and wellbeing of the American people. (3/3)