Hospitals are quietly shutting down kids’ units and dropping pediatric surgeries because they’re just not profitable—think way fewer places for appendectomies, pneumonia, or asthma care. A 20-year study found that more than double the number of hospitals now have the lowest level of pediatric care. That means families in underserved areas have to travel even farther for treatment. The kicker? Hospitalizations for kids have dropped 26% since 2000, so there’s little incentive to bring these services back. #Health #BodyHealth #healthcare