About 100 Epworth Hospital patients due to give birth after March 31 will need to make arrangements at one of Geelong's two other maternity wards
abc.net.au/news/geelong-epworth-maternity-ward-close-march-health-mothers/101921540Geelong's Epworth Hospital has announced it will close its maternity ward by the end of March.A local GP has accused the hospital of failing to respect the community during consultation
In a statement, a spokesperson for Epworth said the closure was going ahead because of "current ongoing workforce challenges" that would limit the hospital's ability to provide safe, high-quality care. Around 100 current Epworth patients are due to give birth after March 31 and will need to make arrangements at one of Geelong's two other maternity wards — Barwon Health's University Hospital and the private St John of God Hospital.The loss of a maternity ward comes as Geelong faces an expected population surge of 46 per cent over the next 20 years.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
TikTok 100 envelope challenge promises $5000 in 100 days but experts say there's a betterThe 100-envelope challenge is spruiked as a fun and easy way to save money while Australians face the cost of living and rental crisis head-on. 9News
Read more »
Pakistan blames 'security lapse' for mosque blast which killed 100A suicide bombing that struck inside a mosque at a police and government compound in northwest Pakistan reflects "security lapses," current and former officials said as the death toll from the devastating blast climbed to 100 on Tuesday.
Read more »
Pakistan blames 'security lapse' for mosque blast which killed 100A suicide bombing that struck inside a mosque at a police and government compound in northwest Pakistan reflects "security lapses," current and former officials said as the death toll from the devastating blast climbed to 100 on Tuesday.
Read more »
Wheel maker Carbon Revolution in trading halt againThe Geelong company which is trying to merge with a US group and list on a US exchange, put the brakes on share trading once more.
Read more »
Wheel maker Carbon Revolution needs $28m of bridge fundingThe Geelong company which is trying to merge with a US group and list on a US exchange, said a re-audit is underway but incomplete.
Read more »