As Crozer-Chester Medical Center closes its ER, nurses deliver one last baby
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Just moments from leaving it all behind and saying goodbye, Brenda Millar, a registered nurse in labor and delivery at Crozer-Chester Medical Center for more than 30 years, said there was an announcement. "Overhead, I heard special delivery," Millar said. "No one else really reacted at first, and I'm going, 'They just said special delivery.' Special delivery for us means that someone is in the emergency room trying to deliver a baby.
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Main Idea: As Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed its emergency room, longtime nurse Brenda Millar helped deliver one last baby before leaving the hospital for good.
Key Points:
- Millar, who worked in labor and delivery at Crozer-Chester for more than 30 years, returned for her final shift and joined the overnight team.
- The baby delivery brought a mix of joy and grief for staff, who said it was their last chance to help a patient at the hospital.
- Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing for criminal charges against Prospect Medical Holdings, the bankrupt parent company of Crozer-Chester.
- Millar said the closure will hurt patients and blamed both the company and the government for letting it happen.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Crozer-Chester’s closure can leave patients in the region with less emergency and maternity care, forcing longer trips and adding strain on nearby hospitals.
Positive Impact
The shutdown may push state leaders to act faster on hospital oversight and bailout rules, which could help protect patients and taxpayers later.
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