Maternity Deserts Impact Women's Health 12/30/2023

Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell · Dec 30, 2023 · 3m

Last month, Betsy Johnson Hospital closed its labor and delivery unit. As the only hospital in Harnett County to offer these services, the closure has contributed to a “maternity desert,” leaving women to travel upwards of 45 minutes to the nearest hospital, or risk delivering in another hospital’s emergency room. UNC Media Hub Reporter Elaina James reports that this is not a unique situation in NC