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Leon Wells posted multiple videos on Facebook taken by Mercedes Wells’ mother on Sunday, which showed her leaving the hospital, holding her baby in their car and crying while in labor.

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Franciscan fires two employees after Dolton woman turned away while in labor

Less than one week after a woman reported that she was turned away while in active labor, Franciscan Health Crown Point has taken corrective action, including firing the nurse and physician directly involved.

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