Rural Maternal Health – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 21, 2024 - Highlights the experience of a pregnant rural Georgia woman in a maternity care desert. Discusses maternity care deserts nationally, obstetric and gynecologic care in Federally Qualified Health Centers, general health disparities in areas with limited access to healthcare, and increasing the healthcare workforce for rural areas.
Source: WABE, PBS, NPR
Oct 15, 2024 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcing modifications to the organization of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). This reorganization establishes the Office of Strategy, Innovation, and External Affairs and the Division of Women's Health.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 9, 2024 - Announces new funding across 15 states for identifying and implementing strategies to address the maternal health. The funding will allow State Maternal Health Innovation programs to identify the drivers of maternal mortality and implement tailored programs to address those drivers. Offers examples of these programs including access to training for rural and frontier hospitals without an obstetrics department. Also notes other maternal health initiatives from the Health Resource & Services Administration.
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration
Sep 24, 2024 - Announces funding for supporting rural health care from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding prioritizes maternal health, behavioral health, and expanding access to care.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 23, 2024 - Highlights ongoing research on reducing postpartum depression with a focus on barriers to care in rural Ohio.
Source: The Ohio Newsroom
Sep 4, 2024 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will hold a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality (ACIMM) on October 16-17, 2024. Agenda items are being finalized but may include committee discussions on the workgroup topics of rural healthcare access, social drivers of health, and women's health before/between pregnancies; federal updates; and possible recommendations to achieve optimal maternal health and overall birth outcomes for underserved populations, including Black/African-American families. The webinar link and log-in information will be available at the ACIMM website before the meeting. Requests for public comment should be sent via email to SACIM@hrsa.gov.
Source: Federal Register
Last Updated: 10/22/2024