In much of the area around Monroe County, including in Brown, Morgan and Owen counties, residents must travel upwards of 19.5 miles on average to reach the nearest birthing hospital. Longer travel ...

Julie Duhon, executive director of Tandem Community Birth Center & Postpartum House, installs a child seat into one of Tandem's transport vans on Thursday, April 18, 2024 ...

BLOOMINGTON — The second birthing center in Illinois — and first outside the Chicago area — should open this summer in Bloomington.

BLOOMINGTON — Central Illinois women at low risk of birthing complications are one step closer to another delivery option.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) - Two local doctors have announced plans to establish the first downstate birthing center for low-risk pregnancies in Bloomington. Dr. Dele Ogunleye, Dr. Joe Santiago and a ...