Jasper County loses OB-GYN medical services

Women in Jasper County are facing significant challenges in accessing essential healthcare after the recent suspension of obstetrician gynecologist (OB-GYN) services at the Newton Clinic and MercyOne Newton Medical Center. Newton Clinic Administrator Mark Thayer and MercyOne Newton Chief Operating Officer Chad Kelly released a joint statement on Friday, Aug. 30 announcing that the clinic...