Butler Health System's maternal service program will be incorporated into other obstetric and gynecological services in October.

The program was created in 1990 to help meet the needs of pregnant women who were uninsured or underinsured and at times not receiving prenatal care. The program offered nutrition counseling, wellness checkups, and prenatal monitoring.

Today these same services are offered through Butler Memorial Hospital, Advanced OB/GYN Associates and BHS Women's Care Associates.

“We are pleased that these services are available at the hospital and at six convenient physician practice locations,” said OB/GYN director Ann Snodgrass.

Patients will be billed through their insurance, and should not face any additional charges during the transition.

The hospital will continue to support women without insurance through guidance in applying for government medical assistance and/or support through the Charity Care program.

Patients in the program who are newly pregnant or who will deliver after Sept. 30 can choose one of the two existing obstetrics programs in Butler.

Locations for Advanced OB/GYN Associates are 901 E. Brady St., Butler, 2001 Ehrman Road Suite A, Cranberry Township, and 100 Innovation Drive in Slippery Rock. Appointments may be made there by calling 724-285-9200.

Locations for BHS Women's Care Associates are 127 Oneida Valley Road, Butler, 108 Alwine Road Suite 208, Saxonburg, and 121 Enclave Drive, Suite C, New Castle. Appointments can be made there by calling 844-765-2845.