Rural America's OB Deserts Widen in Fallout From Pandemic
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Description
Explores the loss of obstetrics services in rural communities since 2011. Presents data on the number and percentage of rural hospitals that discontinued obstetrics services between 2011 and 2021. Discusses the impact of the loss of these services on maternal and infant health.
Date
12/2023
Organization
Chartis Center for Rural Health
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· Children and youth
· Closures of healthcare facilities and services
· Health disparities
· Hospitals
· Maternal health and prenatal care
· Policy
· Statistics and data
· State-by-state