Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America

"The number of rural hospitals providing obstetric care is declining, and rural residents are at greater risk of pregnancy-related death and adverse health outcomes. SciLine’s media briefing covered how living in a rural community shapes pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of hospital maternity-unit closures on care access and insurance coverage, and the long-term health consequences of limited access to maternal health care for both birthing parents and infants. Three scientific experts participated in a moderated conversation and then took reporter questions on the record."

SciLine

March 5, 2026