Ashland Community Hospital to shut birth center, sparking outcryBy Justin Higginbottom (Jefferson Public Radio)Dec. 5, 2025 7 p.m.Asante will be shuttering birthing services at its Ashland hospital this spring. Staff say the closure is a loss to the region.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up