Woodlawn Health hosts Congressman Yakym

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Congressman Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. District 2, with Woodlawn Health CEO Alan Fisher and Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Paula McKinney during a recent visit of the hospital.

Maternity care for rural communities is focus of Woodlawn Health visit by Congressman Rudy Yakym, R-Ind.

Woodlawn Health is again lending its voice to advocate for rural communities, especially regarding maternity care, by hosting Congressman Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. District 2.

Beckers Hospital Review states that maternity service closures, with 25 in 2024, are a national concern.

“Today, we find ourselves in a maternity desert, a stark reality where the nearest maternity unit is over 30 miles away. This predicament has been exacerbated by the closure of four hospitals in our vicinity, resulting from both low patient numbers and insufficient reimbursement,” Woodlawn Health CEO Alan Fisher told Yakym.

Yakym heard about issues facing rural health in his district. He also toured the hospital and met with staff.

“We are so honored to host the Congressman today. We appreciate him taking the time to stop and thank our frontline team for their daily care for our community,” Fisher stated.

–Woodlawn Health report

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