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Rural hospitals struggle with obstetric care as births fall
In southern Iowa, Addie Comegys travels 45 minutes for prenatal care while hospitals in many rural areas close obstetrics units due to declining births and staffing losses. Oskaloosa's Ma haska Health keeps delivery open, recruiting two obstetricians, yet experts warn closures ripple across access to women's health and care.
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