Mercy Health’s St. Rita’s Medical Center Aims to Improve Emergency Care for Pregnant Patients

November 14, 2025

St. Rita’s Medical Center is launching an Obstetrical Emergency Department, allowing patients experiencing pregnancy-related concerns to quickly see an obstetrics specialist, instead of going to the traditional emergency room. All pregnancy-related complaints for women who at or over 20 weeks gestation are directed to the OBED to receive specialized care. This new department will allow access to private labor and delivery suites, 24-hour obstetric anesthesia and more.

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