what happened to maggie on chicago med

Maggie Lockwood, the longtime charge nurse on Chicago Med played by Marlyne Barrett, is no longer part of the show as of Season 11. Maggie's departure was written into the show to accommodate Barrett's decision to step back from the series for personal reasons, including her real-life health battles with cancer. The show does not fully explain where Maggie went or why she left, but it is suggested that her exit is temporary, leaving the door open for a possible return. The storyline hints that tensions and changes at the hospital, including disputes over working conditions and the hospital going for-profit, contributed to Maggie's leaving. In her absence, nurse Doris Perez has taken over as the head nurse of the Emergency Department at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. Fans remain hopeful for Maggie's eventual comeback since she has been a central character and the emotional heart of the show.