Name: MN rural hospitals face maternity care crisis
Uploaded: 2026-03-20T13:00:04-05:00
Description: Rural communities in Minnesota are facing a severe lack of maternity care resources as many go without any hospital-based obstetric services in their area. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with Blue Earth United Health Hospital District CEO Rick Ash to learn more.

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MN rural hospitals face maternity care crisis

Rural communities in Minnesota are facing a severe lack of maternity care resources as many go without any hospital-based obstetric services in their area. FOX 9's Amy Hockert spoke with Blue Earth United Health Hospital District CEO Rick Ash to learn more.

Posted March 20, 2026 1:00pm CDT