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WASHINGTON URGES CHESTNUT HILL NOT TO CLOSE
OBSTETRICAL UNIT
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Washington |
HARRISBURG, April 24:
In a letter to M. Brooks Turkel, CEO of the
Chestnut Hill Health System, State Sen.
LeAnna M. Washington
(D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today urged
Turkel not to make a final decision
regarding the closing of the Chestnut Hill
Hospital obstetrical program without
consulting her office first.
“I am asking for your commitment to not make
a final decision about the program before
first notifying my office,” Washington
stated. “I also ask that you continue to
engage concerned members of this community
and my office in discussions regarding the
future of the obstetrics program.”
The letter comes after an early April
meeting with hospital officials and members
of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Obstetrical
Task Force to discuss alternatives and
possible solutions before making a final
decision regarding the closing of the
obstetrics program.
“There is strong support in the community
for the continuation of services from the
obstetrics program,” Washington stated. “It
is clear to me that more discussions and
open dialogue are needed and are important
to the future of Chestnut Hill Hospital and
the community it serves.” |
