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Oregon gets federal boost to help stabilize maternity care in rural areas

With federal approval and matching funds, the state will begin distributing millions in one-time money to prevent future closures in communities short on services
May 28, 2026
 
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Maternity wards struggling to stay open in Oregon’s rural communities are set to receive $37.5 million in one-time funding to prop up ser