Rural Maternal Health – Models and Innovations

These stories feature model programs and successful rural projects that can serve as a source of ideas and provide lessons others have learned. Some of the projects or programs may no longer be active. Read about the criteria and evidence-base for programs included.

Other Project Examples

Structured Training for Rural Enhancement of Community Health in Obstetrics (STRETCH-OB)

Added June 2023

• Need: To improve maternal and birth outcomes in rural and underserved areas by increasing the number of family medicine physicians in these areas who have high-quality, evidence-based obstetrical care skills.
• Intervention: The STRETCH-OB program trains a select number of family medicine residents at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford each year to provide high-quality maternity care, including surgical obstetrical care.
• Results: The first two STRETCH-OB residents graduated in June 2023.

MIST: Mothers and Infants Sober Together

Updated/reviewed May 2023

• Need: To address the needs of pregnant women who are using substances and infants born into drug-positive families.
• Intervention: The Mothers and Infants Sober Together (MIST) program assisted mothers who used substances get treatment and provide a safe, drug-free home for themselves and their newborn.
• Results: MIST has helped mothers find treatment and education and has helped children grow up in safe and healthy homes.

Kid One Transport

Updated/reviewed March 2023

• Need: Transportation to medical appointments for children and expectant mothers living in rural Alabama.
• Intervention: Kid One Transport provides rides to medical appointments for clients who otherwise have no other means of transportation.
• Results: The program has transported 442,439 children and expectant mothers to and from medical appointments. Children have recovered from life-threatening illnesses and are experiencing a higher quality of life.

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