Providence is considering closing the inpatient pediatric wing at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, a move that would force families to seek care for their children in San Francisco or Oakland.
The Press Democrat reports the hospital cites financial reasons, saying the unit is not sustainable. This potential closure is the latest in a series of service cuts by Providence in the North Bay, including last year’s closure of the Petaluma Valley Hospital maternity ward.
While no final decision has been made, local officials and physicians are voicing concern about the impact on families.
