Update Date: May 26th, 2026
Update Type(s): Blog Post
Topic(s): Healthcare Access, Maternal Health
Author(s): Abdi KA, Kozhimannil KB
This AcademyHealth blog post summarizes recent research from the project on “Higher-Level Neonatal and Obstetric/Well-Infant Care Access in Rural Communities.” In it, authors Khadija Abdi and Katy Backes Kozhimannil describe infant health risks, access to perinatal and higher-level neonatal care, unique challenges in rural communities, and implications for policy and practice.