MNA: Merrimack Health Announces Early Closure of Methuen Hospital Birthing Center, Despite Failure to Address Concerns Raised by DPH and Nurses About Readiness of Lawrence General Campus to Safely Absorb Transferring Patients

Decision follows DPH finding that the Methuen Birthing Center is an essential service "necessary for preserving access and health status within the hospital's service area." MNA Calls on DPH to Monitor Care at Lawrence Hospital Following Closure METHUEN, Mass., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/...