MercyOne Clinton (Iowa) Medical Center has shared plans to transition labor and delivery services to other Iowa-based MercyOne birth centers in Davenport, Dubuque and Silvis.
May 26 is the last day for scheduled deliveries at the hospital, which is part of Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne.
“Despite significant efforts over the past several years, MercyOne has been unable to maintain sustainable demand for labor and delivery services, as demographics and community needs evolve,” the health system said in a March 27 news release. “Transitioning deliveries to nearby MercyOne birth centers will strengthen a regional, sustainable care model that enhances safety, reliability, and long-term access”.
The release also pointed to national challenges including increased costs, staffing shortages and reimbursement that does not fully cover care costs. Prenatal access and women’s health services will still be provided to patients through MercyOne Clinton, family practice and obstetrics providers.
MercyOne Clinton plans to invest in growth initiatives, including a new MRI machine, a da Vinci XI robotic surgical system, expanded convenient care, AirMed coverage, and expanded endocrinology and orthopedic services, the release said.
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