At one time, babies were born at as many as three different hospitals in Warren.
In early December, that number goes to zero.
Mercy Health has decided to end labor and delivery services at St Joseph Health Center, integrating those services into St Elizabeth’s Boardman campus.
The Tribune Chronicle indicates that Mayor Doug Franklin was visibly upset over the news at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, despite an earlier meeting with local Mercy Health leadership.
He’s concerned about expectant mothers, making the 30-minute drive to south of Youngstown.
