05/20/2026
We know the Family Birth Center at Union Hospital has been an important service for the Cecil County community. After careful review, ChristianaCare has made the difficult decision to close labor and delivery services at Union Hospital effective June 30, 2026.
This decision reflects long-term changes in community health needs, including lower birth volumes, as well as increasing challenges in recruiting specialized providers for labor and delivery care.
Prenatal and postpartum care will continue locally through ChristianaCare's outpatient obstetrics & gynecology outpatient practice in Elkton. Patients with questions should contact their provider or call ChristianaCare Obstetrics & Gynecology at 443-245-7377.
In accordance with this planned closure, ChristianaCare will host a community information meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Comfort Inn & Suites, 1 Center Dr., North East, MD, 21901. The public is invited, and representatives of Union Hospital will be in attendance.
We remain committed to Cecil County and to supporting patients, caregivers, and families through this transition. For more information, please click on the link below.
Effective June 30, ChristianaCare will close the Family Birth Center at Union Hospital. This decision reflects long-term changes in the community and is designed to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care that reflects the evolving health needs of the community. โWe know how important it i...