'Patients are going to suffer': Concerns grow as Roseland Community Hospital’s labor and delivery unit prepares to shut down
Maya Johnson
Maya Johnson
Bureau Chief · Chicago, IL
Maya Johnson is an accomplished journalist with over 15 years of experience in local news. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and previously served as the Editor-in-Chief at the Chicago Tribune. Maya is known for her leadership in cultivating impactful community journalism.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM · 1 min read
CHICAGO — Concerns remain high for pregnant women on the Far South Side as Roseland Community Hospital’s labor and delivery unit prepares to shut down. From the patients to the doctors, nurses and techs, the closure is a devastating hit to the hospital community and neighborhood. "The biggest question now with this maternity care desert [...]