Healthcare Deserts

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Blue and white bus that reads Free ultrasound, pregnancy, and STD testing
Direct Care

This Texas clinic is providing maternity care from a van

The van travels to five counties in East Texas, helping pregnant people get on Medicaid and access prenatal care.

Cassie McGrath
A newborn baby is presented while still in the intensive care unit.
Direct Care

Study: Over 500 hospitals have closed obstetrics units since 2010

Rural communities have the least access to birthing care, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

Cassie McGrath
A pregnant woman sitting in a doctor's office across from a doctor
Direct Care

35% of US counties are maternity care deserts, March of Dimes reports

There were more than 100 obstetric unit closures around the US in 2021 and 2022.

Cassie McGrath
Female dentist and assistant treat the teeth of a female patient.
Direct Care

Dental worker shortage hits low-income and rural communities hardest

Technology could help, an expert says, but dentists are slow to adopt it.

Cassie McGrath
A person hands over their resume
Direct Care

Healthcare and human services top this list of job openings

Could one of these be your calling?

Will Peischel, Jasmine Sheena
A little boy in a blue shirt eats peanuts.
Direct Care

Pediatric allergists struggle to meet growing patient demand

Without pediatric allergists, patients resort to strained primary care systems for treatment.

Kristine White

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