In the face of the nation’s high rates of maternal mortality, OBGYN workforce shortages are exacerbating the problem. In some states, abortion bans could be making things worse.
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Hospitals across the country have been struggling to keep their maternity unit doors open. Is your local hospital on the list of maternity unit closures?
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In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 30,000 unnecessary spine surgeries were performed, according to a report from the Lown Institute. For spinal fusions for back pain, there were 13,541 cases performed that were considered "unnecessary."
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Despite having access to world-class medical facilities nearby, often people with the most serious health concerns tend to bypass the “nicer” hospitals. Here’s why that happens, and why you might consider trying out these hospitals nonetheless.
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