The organization, which includes Lakes Region General Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital, has been struggling with light patient volume combined with low payments. Prenatal and postnatal care will continue, but deliveries will be done at Concord Hospital, which is 45 minutes away. One woman who commented on The Laconia Daily Sun's Facebook page said, “When I had my younger daughter 16 years ago, I wouldn't have made it to Concord from Laconia. For those who do live in Laconia, transportation to Concord will be one of the discussion points during prenatal care. It will be in use until May 30, when labor and delivery services will be moved to Concord Hospital.

Source: Daily Sun February 15, 2018 05:26 UTC