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The Shelley Irwin Show

March of Dimes

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 4, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT

A new report reveals U.S. Maternal Health continues to decline, CEO of the March of Dimes Dr. Elizabeth Cherot discusses Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity. We discuss steps women can take to advocate for their own health and well being.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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