This article was originally published by The Lund Report and is used with permission.

After months of discussion involving administrative leaders and medical staff, Samaritan Health Services officials have decided to continue maternity and surgical services at its five hospitals in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Lincoln City and Newport.

The company announced Wednesday it will redesign its maternity and surgical programs, with a goal of providing services with its current staff and reducing its reliance on expensive temporary providers. The hospital system also plans to establish two system-wide teams — one for surgery and another for obstetrics and gynecology — to enhance collaboration, coordination and continuity of care.

The decision follows 70 sessions involving clinicians, s

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