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Challenges For New Lane County Birth Center Reflect Larger Problem

With health insurance coverage limited for non-hospital births, Our Community Birth Center starts out small with plans to grow.
November 16, 2021
 
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a woman stands next to a large porcelain tub used for birthing
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALEXANN WESTLAKE IN OUR COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER'S WATER-BIRTH ROOM./CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

More than two years ago, PeaceHealth shut its stand-alone birth center in Springfield and terminated the staff.