BRIDGTON, Maine — Bridgton Hospital announced Wednesday that it is phasing out its obstetrics services.
The hospital is a part of Central Maine Healthcare, an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine, with hospitals including Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Rumford Hospital.
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