Rural Health
News by Topic: Maternal health and prenatal care
Oct 7, 2025 - Describes a community baby shower event in a rural Missouri county. The event connects mothers with local healthcare, conducts car seat checks, promotes social connectedness, and highlights support services in the community.
Source: KY3
Oct 6, 2025 - Discusses the benefits and downsides for hospitals considering converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital, highlighting the choices made by rural hospitals around Arkansas. Discusses reimbursement rates, labor and delivery service access, and general healthcare access.
Source: Arkansas Advocate
Oct 6, 2025 - Announces a new rural obstetric and gynecology fellowship in North Carolina. The goal is to increase access to maternal healthcare in areas identified as maternity care deserts.
Source: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill News
Sep 29, 2025 - Describes a long-term research study investigating brain development in children with exposure to opioids and other substances. The study aims to understand potential treatment options for opioid use-disorder. Discusses recruiting rural families including barriers and facilitators to participation.
Source: Cardinal News
Sep 18, 2025 - Describes emergency maternity training for staff in a rural Arizona hospital without a labor unit. Highlights increasing maternal mortality rates in the state.
Source: KOLD
Sep 17, 2025 - Highlights maternal healthcare access challenges in rural Ohio including patient volume and facility closures. Discusses potential solutions including telehealth and mobile clinics.
Source: The Post