Prime Healthcare to Cease Maternal Care at Three Chicago Area Hospitals
Prime Healthcare is ending maternal care services at three hospitals in the Chicago area.
Chicago, IL, October 1, 2026 — Prime Healthcare has announced its decision to discontinue maternal care services at three of its hospital facilities located within the Chicago area. The specific timeline for these service changes has not been provided, nor have the names of the three affected hospitals been publicly disclosed.
The cessation of maternal care encompasses services typically provided to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery, as well as postpartum care. Details regarding the specific range of services being withdrawn from each of the three locations were not immediately available.
Prime Healthcare, a national health system, operates numerous hospitals across various states. The decision impacts a significant aspect of healthcare for women in the Chicago region where these facilities are situated. The absence of maternal care services at these hospitals may necessitate patients seeking care from alternative healthcare providers, potentially in different locations.
The exact reasons behind Prime Healthcare’s strategic decision to end these services were not detailed in the announcement. Information regarding the impact on staff employed in these maternal care units, or any plans for their redeployment or transition, was also not provided.
The number of births or patients served by the maternal care departments at these three hospitals was not specified. Information about whether any permits or licenses related to these services are affected or require specific regulatory action was not made public.
The full scope of consequences for expectant mothers and families in the vicinity of these hospitals remains to be seen. Patients who rely on these services are advised to seek clarification directly from Prime Healthcare or explore alternative options for their obstetric and gynecological needs. The contractor responsible for any related services was not identified.
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