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‘Blow for Women’ as Hospitals Shut Maternity Wards

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Maternity wards at two private hospitals are set to close in a move labelled a “disappointing blow” to women seeking maternity care.  Healthscope announced it would cease maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital and Hobart Private Hospital from April 17 and Aug. 20, respectively. The private provider cited a declining birth rate and local skills shortages in Darwin and ongoing workforce challenges in Hobart as reasons for the closures. Desp…

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‘Blow for Women’ as Hospitals Shut Maternity Wards

Maternity wards at two private hospitals are set to close in a move labelled a “disappointing blow” to women seeking maternity care.  Healthscope announced it would cease maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital and Hobart Private Hospital from April 17 and Aug. 20, respectively. The private provider cited a declining birth rate and local skills shortages in Darwin and ongoing workforce challenges in Hobart as reasons for the closures. Desp…

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Hobart, Darwin private hospitals to lose maternity services

Photo: stock Private hospital operator Healthscope is to close maternity services at its Darwin and Hobart hospitals. Darwin Private Hospital is to lose its services from April 17 while Hobart Private is expected to lose its services on August 20. NORTHERN TERRITORY NT Health Minister Steve Edgington says the decision is “deeply disappointing”. “All expectant families affected by the closure will be contacted to reassure them that safe …

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