Fitzgibbon Hospital to Transition Inpatient Labor & Delivery Services

September 18, 2026

American Medical Administrators, Inc. (AMA), along with Fitzgibbon Hospital, announced today that it will discontinue inpatient labor and delivery services effective Sept. 30, 2026, following a comprehensive review of hospital operations, service needs and long-term financial sustainability.
 

Marshall Women’s Care clinic will remain open. All provisions for women’s care will remain intact: gynecological and reproductive health, while continuing to provide prenatal and postpartum care to women in the community. The facility also is exploring collaborations with surrounding hospitals and healthcare providers to help ensure expectant mothers have access to inpatient obstetrical and delivery services when needed.
 

“This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly,” said Kerry Noble, AMA CEO of hospital operations. “Labor and delivery has been an important part of Fitzgibbon Hospital and this community for many years. We are deeply grateful to the physicians, nurses and staff who have provided exceptional, compassionate care to generations of mothers and babies.”
 

The inpatient Labor and Delivery unit has experienced ongoing financial losses for several years. Following a thorough review of the unit’s performance given the resources required to sustain inpatient obstetrical services, it was determined that continuing the service in its current form was not financially sustainable.
 

Expectant mothers currently receiving prenatal care at Marshall Women’s Care will continue to receive support from their current clinical care team. Marshall Women’s Care will work directly with patients to assist with delivery planning and transition of care, including referrals to surrounding healthcare facilities as arrangements are finalized.
 

“Our responsibility is to position Fitzgibbon Hospital for long-term stability while preserving access to the healthcare services we can sustainably provide,” said Noble.
 

Additional information will be shared with patients and the community as transition plans are finalized.
 

About American Medical Administrators, Inc. (AMA)

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