At Ob Hospitalist Group, we understand the critical challenges rural hospitals face in sustaining women’s health services. From staffing shortages to limited resources, these obstacles often result in the closure of labor and delivery units or restricted access to essential care. In this video, Jami Walker, Vice President of Maternal Health Access Solutions (MHAS), highlights how MHAS is addressing these issues by tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of hospitals and their communities.
The goal of MHAS is simple yet powerful: to ensure women have access to care close to home, particularly in areas where resources are limited or at risk of disappearing. Staffing challenges in rural hospitals often mean fewer providers and limited clinic hours, leaving many women without convenient options for care. MHAS tackles this by providing customized programs that help hospitals retain and expand their women’s health services.
Jami shares how MHAS has helped hospitals prevent closures, reopen shuttered units, and expand care options. In one instance, a hospital that had closed its labor and delivery unit for nine months was able to resume services, ensuring local women no longer had to travel long distances for care. Additionally, MHAS programs provide expanded clinic hours, such as before and after work or on Saturdays, and improve emergency response capabilities—all while addressing staffing gaps with innovative solutions.
By partnering with hospitals, MHAS works to create sustainable models that bring high-quality care to rural communities. Watch Jami’s video to learn more about how OBHG is helping hospitals overcome challenges and ensuring women everywhere have access to the care they deserve.