PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Bethesda Hospital is discontinuing pediatric rehabilitation services at three of its Palm Beach County locations effective Aug. 21, forcing parents to find new providers for their children’s essential therapy. The decision impacts families like that of 8-month-old Liam Palmer, who relies on the hospital for multiple, life-long treatments for rare congenital conditions.
A spokesperson for the hospital, which is part of Baptist Health, confirmed the closures and stated they are working to support families in transitioning their care to other local providers.
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