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More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

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What happened Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.
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CenterMore than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 11, 6:52 PM

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Aug 11, 6:52 PM

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Aug 11, 6:52 PM

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 11, 6:52 PM

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 11, 6:52 PM

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 11, 6:52 PM

More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, report finds

Nearly 100 labor and delivery units closed in 35 states over the past two years, increasing travel times and widening gaps in maternity care, the report found.

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 11, 6:52 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

Aug 11, 6:52 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Aug 11, 6:52 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

Aug 11, 6:52 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.