Rural America's OB Deserts Widen in Fallout From Pandemic

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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.

12/2023

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Chartis Center for Rural Health

Access · Children and youth · Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Health disparities · Hospitals · Maternal health and prenatal care · Policy · Statistics and data · State-by-state