Plan To Close OB Unit At St. Joseph’s Hospital: State Senator Rachel Ventura Releases Her Statement

(The following press release was issued on behalf of Joliet Democratic state senator Rachel Ventura.)

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Ventura made the following statement on Tuesday in response to the plan to close the OB unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Joliet:

“I am deeply concerned by the closure of the NICU and OB unit at St. Joe’s Hospital and the impact this decision will have on the nurses who have dedicated themselves to caring for patients and families in our community.

"While I recognize that this was not a decision made lightly by the St. Joe’s administration, it is critical that the hospital provide nurses with the training, resources, and support they need to make a successful transition to another unit, should they choose to do so.

"Closures driven by financial considerations can have significant consequences for the communities these hospitals serve. This moment underscores the importance of continuing the broader conversation about universal health care and ensuring that every person has equitable access to high-quality care, regardless of their circumstances.”