In January, Community Health Centers of Lane County closed its Prenatal Clinic. Many clients are in the Latinx community. The closure has created a gap in services which an emerging Birth Center is looking to fill.
Closures of PeaceHealth s Nurse Midwifery Birth Center in 2019 and Lane County s Prenatal clinic has left a gap in services for expecting families. This baby s mom was treated at the county s Charnelton Health Center before it shut.
Credit Hannah Austin
Pregnant people often chose Lane County’s federally qualified Prenatal Clinic because of its wrap around services, easy access to care, and integrated Spanish speaking staff.