Petition Summary:

We, the concerned residents of Tawas City and surrounding areas, urgently request MyMichigan Health to reconsider its decision to discontinue labor and delivery services at MyMichigan Medical Center in Tawas. This decision endangers the lives of mothers and infants by significantly increasing travel times to the nearest labor and delivery facility. Immediate access to care during childbirth is critical, and the lack of local services could lead to preventable complications or tragedies.

Why This Matters:

Minutes Matter: In emergency situations, extended travel times could result in preventable loss of life or long-term health complications for mothers and infants.

Rural Health Equity: Rural families deserve the same access to essential medical services as those in urban areas. Discontinuing deliveries creates a health disparity in our region.

Community Impact: The decision forces families to travel miles away for care, adding financial, physical, and emotional burdens.

Our Request:

We demand that MyMichigan Health:

1. Reinstate labor and delivery services at MyMichigan Medical Center in Tawas City.
2. Work with local government to ensure expectant mothers have access to immediate, quality maternal care.
3. Prioritize community health by investing in maternal and infant care rather than reducing critical services.

Call to Action:

Please sign and share this petition to protect the health and safety of mothers and newborns in our community. Every signature counts in showing MyMichigan Health and local officials that our families deserve immediate access to life-saving care.