Floyd County Medical Center Addresses Midwifery Decision, Future of OB Services in Charles City

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:

Floyd County Medical Center Marketing Director Makenzie McNeill joined Community Conversations Tuesday to address the medical center’s recent decision to discontinue its midwifery program. McNeill discussed the factors behind the change, including physician coverage and recruitment challenges, as well as concerns surrounding how affected patients learned of the decision. FCMC says its OB program and Birth Center are not closing and the medical center remains committed to providing labor and delivery services in Charles City through a physician-delivered model of care.

Discover what’s next for Floyd County Medical Center – from major construction milestones and expanded services to new providers and the return of a beloved community event. Big things are happening, and this is just the beginning. Stay up to date at FCMC.us.com and follow along on Facebook at facebook.com/fcmhosp.