Spatial and Temporal Trends of Access to Birthing Hospitals in Illinois, 2016–2021

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Explores changes in travel time to obstetric care between 2016 and 2021 in Illinois at the census tract level, using Illinois Department of Public Health and American Community Survey data. Provides data on access to care by rural or urban dwelling, among other demographic comparisons.

Mechelle D. Claridy, Barbara Chebet Keino, Lauren M. Ramsey, et al.

Preventing Chronic Disease, 23

08/2026

Access · Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Illinois