UF Health Leesburg to close labor and delivery unit

UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55. The transition is scheduled for October 15, with services relocating to neighboring hospitals.

LEESBURG, Fla. - UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.

What we know:

UF Health Leesburg Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit on Oct. 15, citing a decline in births and a growing older population in Lake County.

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Services will shift to nearby hospitals, including AdventHealth Waterma

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