Latinos living in "pulmonology deserts" must drive hours for care

7 Million U.S. Women Live in Maternity Care 'Deserts': Report

TUESDAY, Oct. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy can be safer and healthier for both mom and baby with good access to quality maternity care.

Latinos living in "pulmonology deserts" must drive hours for care

Hispanics are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at younger ages.

36% of US counties are ‘maternity care deserts,’ raising risks for women and babies, new report finds

(CNN) — About 36% of all US counties are “maternity care deserts,” and the number of counties where there is limited or no access to...

36% of US counties are 'maternity care deserts,' raising risks for women and babies, new report finds

By Jacqueline Howard, CNNAbout 36% of all US counties are “maternity care deserts,” and the number of counties where there is limited or no access to maternity care appears to be growing, according to a new report.The report, released Tuesday by the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes, found that between 2020 and 2022, 5% of US counties reduced maternity care access, but only 3% of counties shifted to increased access to care. Ch…

36% of US counties are 'maternity care deserts,' raising risks for women and babies, new report finds

By Jacqueline Howard, CNNAbout 36% of all US counties are “maternity care deserts,” and the number of counties where there is limited or no access to maternity care appears to be growing, according to a new report.The report, released Tuesday by the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes, found that between 2020 and 2022, 5% of US counties reduced maternity care access, but only 3% of counties shifted to increased access to care. Ch…

36% of US counties are 'maternity care deserts,' raising risks for women and babies, new report finds

About 36% of all US counties are "maternity care deserts," and the number of counties where there is limited or no access to maternity care appears to be growing, according to a new report.