mississippi maternity crisis

OB-GYN trains emergency staff as Mississippi closes maternity wards – Photo credit: Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash

Health, Women’s Health

OB-GYN trains others to help after Mississippi closes maternity wards and patients lose care

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/29/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026