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OBS unit re-opening this year unlikely, according to sources

OBS unit re-opening this year unlikely, according to sources

The obstetrics unit at the Pontiac Community Hospital has been closed since late February and according to a source familiar with the situation, the goal of re-opening by September will almost certainly be pushed back until next year. While the hospital has recruited a handful of new nurses, they still need to complete months of additional training to become licensed and qualified for obstetrics work.
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Caleb Nickerson
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