Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane Helene
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Description
Discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene on maternal health in rural North Carolina. Focuses on maternal healthcare workforce shortages, access issues in isolated areas, maternal morbidity and mortality, rural health disparities, and more. Offers suggestions to improve rural maternal health in North Carolina, including enhancing data collection, strengthening infrastructure and access, and addressing the social determinants of health.
Author(s)
Jennifer Runkle, Maggie Sugg
Citation
North Carolina Medical Journal, 86(1)
Date
04/2025
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Access
· Children and youth
· Environmental health
· Health conditions
· Health disparities
· Health workforce supply and demand
· Maternal health and prenatal care
· Mortality
· Social determinants of health
· Statistics and data
· Women
· North Carolina