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Access to Maternity Care in Rural U.S. Communities
November 14 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
During this webinar, leadership of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center Maternity Care Team will provide a timely update on critical issues impacting maternal health in rural U.S. communities. The presentation will describe disparities in maternal health outcomes for rural populations, the growing scarcity of obstetric care, and the far-reaching consequences of obstetric unit closures. Additionally, the presentation will delve into the reasons behind these closures and examine policy solutions aimed at improving access to maternal health care and advancing health equity.
Registration is free and required. Attendance of the live webinar is limited to 500 persons. If you are unable to attend, you will be able to access the recording, archived on the Gateway website.
Presenters
- Katy B. Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA
Katy B. Kozhimannil, PhD, MPA, is a Distinguished McKnight Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and Co-Director of the University’s Rural Health Research Center. Her research contributes evidence for clinical and policy strategies advancing racial, gender, and geographic equity. - Julia D. Interrante, PhD, MPH
Julia D. Interrante, PhD, MPH, is a research fellow and statistical lead at the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center. Her work examines the impact of health policy on reproductive and maternal health care access and health outcomes.
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