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Rural Alaska is facing a serious crisis. From 2012 to 2021, pregnancy-related deaths in rural Alaska nearly tripled, dramatically outpacing the increases seen in urban areas. Alarmingly, almost half of these deaths were related to barriers in accessing health care. In Line 1, host Dr. Gillian Woodruff and guests discuss this disparity and how to address it.
Host: Dr. Gillian Woodruff
guest:
Abra Nungask Patkotak – Full Spectrum Indigenous Midwife and Student Midwife. Co-founder and co-director of the Alaska Native Birthworkers Community. Katie Van Atta, PA-C, CNM – Mat-Su District Midwife and Naknek Physician Assistant.
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Live Broadcast: Wednesday, September 25th, 10am (AKDT)
Repeat Broadcast: Wednesday, September 25th, 8pm AKDT
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