As Utah changes, this Salt Lake County hospital has decided to close its maternity ward

Utah — which once led the country with its high fertility rate — has seen its births decline.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake Regional Medical Center closed its maternity ward on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

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