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Maternity Deserts in Rural America Are a Design Flaw, Not an Accident

A pregnant woman in rural America may face a drive of two hours or more to reach a hospital equipped to deliver her baby — a distance that turns life-threatening when labor arrives early or complications develop…

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20 June 2026Markets desk
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