More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

A new report found that more than one-third of U.S. counties lack adequate maternity care services. Nearly 100 labor and delivery units have closed across 35 states in the past two years, making it harder for some people to access childbirth care nearby.

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Mississippi TodayLean Left· 49d ago

Maternity care deserts make up nearly half of Mississippi counties, March of Dimes says

Arkansas AdvocateLeft· 49d ago

March of Dimes report highlights Arkansas’ gaps in maternity care

TimeLean Left· 49d ago

More Than One Third of U.S. Counties Are Maternity Care Deserts

KBRWLean Left· 49d ago

A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies

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Thv11Center· 48d ago

Report finds five counties in Arkansas listed as 'maternity care deserts'

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MyarklamissCenter· 48d ago

New March of Dimes report shows Arkansas with low maternity care access

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New March of Dimes report shows Arkansas with low maternity care access

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New March of Dimes report shows Arkansas with low maternity care access

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More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

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More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

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More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

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More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

WeareiowaCenter· 49d ago

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

March of Dimes classifies 44% of Arkansas counties as ‘maternity care deserts,” report shows

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 49d ago

March of Dimes report reveals persistent gaps in access to maternity care as recent healthcare changes threaten an already fragile system

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Over One-Third Of US Counties Are ‘Maternity Care Deserts,’ New Report Finds

The Daily CallerRight· 49d ago

Over One-Third Of US Counties Are ‘Maternity Care Deserts,’ New Report Finds

Over One-Third Of US Counties Are ‘Maternity Care Deserts,’ New Report Finds

BizPac ReviewRight· 49d ago

Over one-third of US counties are ‘maternity care deserts,’ new report finds

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