Jan 27 2025 33 mins
Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 58
Bridging the Gaps in Maternal Health, Part 1 of 2
For millions of families in rural communities, accessing quality obstetric care can be a monumental challenge. From long distances to the nearest hospital to provider shortages and systemic inequities, rural OB care stands at the intersection of some of the most pressing issues in modern health care. And this is no exception in Maine and New Hampshire, which have seen a significant increase in closures of OB services in rural areas.
In the latest episode, COO Kelly Elkins is joined by Jennifer McKenna, MD and Jeanette Andrews, MD, two MaineHealth OB/GYN physicians and advocates with firsthand experience in addressing these challenges. This topic will be covered in two episodes to unpack this important topic. Part 1 focuses on the challenges facing rural OB care today.