04/25/2026
OPQIC hosted an obstetric emergency training workshop at Beaver County Memorial Hospital, bringing together healthcare teams to improve response, communication, and care in high-risk situations.
The training addresses a major issue in Oklahoma, where about 53% of counties are considered maternity care deserts, according to March of Dimes. In rural areas like Beaver County, patients often must travel about an hour for obstetric care, making local emergency readiness critical.
Overall, strengthening rural training and preparedness is essential to improving outcomes for mothers and babies in underserved communities.
Stronger rural healthcare starts with readiness when every minute matters.