The new birthing center hadn't been open long when the Newport hospital got its first customer.
The center, which was celebrated at a brief grand reopening ceremony, opened June 1 after closing in 2022.
"Most rural hospitals are choosing to close their obstetrics units, but through the commitment of our board and our teams, we are choosing to keep this service in the community," Merry-Ann Keane, Newport Hospital and Health Services CEO, said.
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