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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

Family Medicine Doctors Help Provide Maternity Care in South Monterey County

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

Over the past decade, dozens of maternity wards have shut down across California, and that raises risks for pregnant patients. At one rural Monterey County hospital, family medicine doctors are stepping in to help fill the gaps in service. Reporter: Ngozi Cole, KAZU A controversial proposal to tax California billionaires has qualified for the November ballot. In Orange County, workers earning six figures can now qualify for low-income housing. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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