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🌱 What the Union Hospital birthing center closure means for Elkton families

Elkton, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the Union Hospital birthing center closure means for Elkton families
  • Why Elkton’s Main Street post office is suddenly a big deal

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Variably cloudy; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Emotions, anger, accusations over Union Hospital labor and delivery closure (cecildaily.com) — Union Hospital’s Family Birthing Center in Elkton is slated to close June 30, and Cecil County residents packed a public meeting to plead with ChristianaCare officials to reverse the decision. Speakers, including Elkton residents, warned of longer emergency drives to Newark, added strain on EMS, and the creation of a maternal health care “desert,” while local leaders vowed to keep pressing for alternatives.
   

• USPS Encourages Visits to Eight Historic Maryland Post Offices (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Elkton’s historic post office at 137 W. Main Street is one of just eight Maryland locations the USPS is spotlighting for continuous operation since 1776, and residents are encouraged to visit. Special postmarks, art displays, and commemorative stamps tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary will roll out through July and August, offering Elkton locals a hands-on way to celebrate.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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