Newark-Wayne Hospital Closes Birthing Unit | Rochester News

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital is shutting down its labor and delivery unit on September 3rd, citing staffing shortages that make safe, 24/7 maternity care unsustainable. Expectant parents will be redirected to Rochester General and other nearby hospitals. While the hospital remains open for emergency, surgical, and outpatient services, the closure marks a major shift for local families preparing for birth — with Rochester Regional Health promising personalized care plans to ease the transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18c3e5d9eb893e80