Response to "Low Risk Advisory Committee Structure" for in-hospital birth services

Lane County Friends of the Birth Center has received and responded (see below or click here) to PeaceHealth COO Oregon Region Todd  Salnas' recent communication regarding an invitation to participate in PeaceHealth's new or newly developing "Low Risk Advisory Committee Structure" plan for in-hospital birth services.

As a consumer advisory group, Lane County Friends of the Birth Center exists to support community access to an accredited, freestanding birth center. Accordingly, we continue to request the opportunity to work with PeaceHealth leadership. The birth center closure plan will remove affordable, high quality care that is both in demand and in line with public health and maternal health initiatives. The Nurse Midwifery Birth Center practice is well integrated within the healthcare system with excellent outcomes in three service locations (the Charnelton Community Health Clinic Prenatal Clinic, the birth center, the hospital). The birth center practice plays a critical role in the provision of excellent care to women insured through the Oregon Health Plan. 

Copied on our response to PeaceHealth are the Lane County Board of Commissioners to whom we continue to look to for leadership and assistance. 

Friends and supporters, our latest call to action is ready here. 

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