ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Meghan Meredith and Dr. Lauren Steimle said they wanted to tackle the challenge of expanding obstetric care access across Georgia.
Their latest study outlines ways to address critical gaps, particularly in rural areas and among minority communities.
More than a third of Georgia counties do not have an OBGYN. While travel distance can pose an obstacle, Georgia fares better than other states. At least 82% of reproductive-age women designated as living in deserts live just 25 miles from an obstetric hospital…