http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20091217_Maternity_system_rebirth.htmlTHERE ARE now only eight hospitals offering maternity services in the Philadelphia region. Eighteen obstetric units or hospitals with them have closed over the last 12 years.
This is of great significance for developing city neighborhoods and, as an at-large candidate for City Council, one of the key topics of my campaign will emphasize the importance of revitalizing access to inpatient, emergency and maternity health services as principal agents in creating a family-based infrastructure of community, employment, education and wellness.
