DETROIT – Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Corewell Health Southeast Michigan President Lamont Yoder amidst concerns that the board of directors is considering closing the labor and delivery unit at Corewell Health Wayne Hospital. Given growing challenges to health care access due to President Trump’s Big Budget Betrayal, the lawmakers have grave concerns about eliminating or reducing services that residents depend on.
“Corewell Health Wayne Hospital has served residents across Wayne County, including constituents from both of our districts, for decades,” the lawmakers write. “Notably, the hospital has been a critical provider of obstetrical and gynecological services and was designated in 2021 as one of the ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’ when it was operating as Beaumont Hospital – Wayne in 2021.”
“We are hearing you are considering eliminating obstetrical and gynecological services at Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, and we are deeply concerned about the impacts it would have on patients across Southeast Michigan,” the lawmakers continue. “Patients, many of whom already come from at-risk communities, would have to seek care from other health systems miles away who are likewise under tremendous strain. Not to mention, Corewell plays a vital role in training the next generation of residents in obstetrical care. Should residents be required to train at alternative locations, our region may lose this important workforce we need to retain in our community.”
“We urge you to maintain these critical obstetrical and gynecological services and redouble your efforts in investing in women’s health and growing the workforce necessary to support it,” the lawmakers conclude. “We stand ready to support you in any way possible.”
View the full text of the letter here.
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