UNC Health Chatham Earns Recognition for Revitalizing Rural Maternity Care

UNC Health Chatham is proud to announce its recognition as a trailblazer in restoring and expanding maternity care services in rural North Carolina. As highlighted in a recent article by Carolina Public Press, UNC Health Chatham stands out as the only hospital in the state to have added maternity care over the past decade. This achievement serves as a beacon of hope amidst widespread closures of rural maternity units. Through innovative models leveraging family medicine doctors,

UNC Health Chatham has successfully met the growing needs of expectant mothers in the community. Despite challenges such as the global pandemic and staffing shortages, the hospital has demonstrated resilience and commitment to sustaining its maternity care center. The center has seen a steady increase in births, with projections for 2025 reaching between 230 and 240 deliveries. This growth reflects UNC Health Chatham's dedication to providing accessible, high-quality maternity care, significantly reducing travel distances for pregnant women in the area.

By fostering community collaboration and emphasizing patient empowerment, UNC Health Chatham continues to set a standard for rural healthcare excellence.

For additional information, please access the article at the following link: UNC Health Chatham added maternity ward as others made cuts