Russia's new rules requiring medical graduates to commit to regional hospital postings before enrolment have left 1,500 residency places unfilled at top universities, even as applications hit record highs. #RussianMedicine #MedicalEducation #RuralHealthcare
The closure of Bonner General Health's labor and delivery services in Sandpoint, Idaho, in 2023 has left pregnant women with limited options for care, forcing many to seek home births or travel long distances for prenatal and postpartum support amidst increasing challenges in rural maternity care across the U.S., as highlighted by stories from affected families and a report indicating over 1,100 counties lack obstetric services. #RuralHealthCare #MaternityCare #HealthEquity #US #ID #WA #ME #OR #CA #GU #VN
