Published November 13, 2010, 12:00 AM


Amber Moody, of Geddes, watches her day-old son, Silas, sleep while sitting in her private room Wednesday at Platte Health Center Avera. Out of 12 hospitals in The Daily Republic’s coverage area, Platte is among five that still provide newborn delivery services.(Chris Huber/Republic)
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