The March of Dimes report, shares how ob-gyn facility closings adversely impacted maternal health care especially Chicago's south and west side communities. These closings resulted in maternity care deserts, decreased access care, impaired the quality of care, and more. Recently, the AMA and Sinai Health Institute stated they agreed with this impact. 

Policy and actions are needed to correct the problems created in part by the change in access and distribution of maternal care in the US including Chicago and the State of Illinois. 

Download the March of Dimes report here>

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