PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two birthing centers in rural Oregon are not closing months after Samaritan Health Services considered shutting down the facilities in Lincoln City and Lebanon.

The health system, which has five hospitals, said it did more than 70 feedback sessions and discussions with clinicians, staff and leaders.

The organization promises to try alternatives to keep those birthing centers open, meaning deliveries will still continue at all five hospitals.

"The feedback we received was clear – our teams want to sustain essential services close to home, while finding new ways to collaborate, reduce reliance on temporary providers, and strengthen financial sustainability. The modified proposals represent this shared vision,” said Samaritan President and CEO Marty Cahill in a stat

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