HRSA-supported county data repository for rural maternal health launches
The Rural Maternal Health Data Support program, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, has launched a data repository that allows users to build customized maternal health profiles for U.S. counties. It includes indicators on population demographics, healthcare provider capacity and maternal health outcomes. The repository also features state maps showing county-level availability of hospital obstetric services.
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