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Washington's Rural Maternity Wards Are Struggling to Stay Afloat

Source
Washington State Standard
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Date
Nov 11, 2024
Summary
Highlights challenges for rural Washington healthcare facilities in offering labor and delivery services. Discusses challenges with maintaining healthcare quality, maternal care deserts, financial challenges and sustainability, and the impact of labor and delivery services on community vitality.
Tagged as
Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Community and economic development · Health workforce supply and demand · Healthcare business and finance · Healthcare quality · Maternal health and prenatal care · Sustainability of programs · Washington