Wellstar uses federal grant to expand maternal care in 9 rural Georgia counties
- Posted on July 7, 2026
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Wellstar uses federal grant to expand maternal care in 9 rural Georgia counties
Wellstar Health System is using a federal grant to help improve health outcomes for pregnant women and new mothers in nine rural counties across Georgia. Why it matters: Georgia continues to have worse-than-average infant and maternal health outcomes. According to a 2025 March of Dimes report, the state's infant mortality rate was 7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023, higher than the national average of 5.6. The preterm birth rate (11.8) is...
