NPR
A NY hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A Catholic health system announced plans to close the birthing center at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York. Local elected officials from both parties opposed the closure. The hospital reversed its decision and kept the birthing center operating.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/nx-s1-5945612/baby-new-york-hospital-birth