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Maternal Care Crisis in U.S. Continues to Worsen
A new report from the March of Dimes reveals that 5.8 million women lack adequate access to prenatal care, with one-third of U.S. counties classified as maternity care deserts. This ongoing issue highlights disparities in healthcare availability.
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The Hill
A new report from the March of Dimes says that 5.8 million women currently live in counties without full access to maternity care. The non-profit organization founded by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt says 1 in 3 U.S. counties remains a maternity care desert, which is defined as an area with
2026-08-11 23:14 UTC