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  • Limited access to maternity care is a critical issue in rural US communities.
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  • The Health Resources and Services Administration's MatCare grant program aims to bolster midwifery care in underserved regions.

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  • To operationalize the MatCare grant's objectives by establishing the Colorado Rural Midwifery Workforce Expansion Program.
  • To enhance the training of midwives committed to serving rural and underserved populations.
  • To support the expansion of midwifery services in rural areas through specialized preparation.

Main Methods:

  • Implementing the Preparation for Rural Professional Practice (PRPP) curriculum for rural midwifery track students.
  • Providing additional didactic and clinical training opportunities.
  • Integrating leadership development and mentorship within the rural midwifery track.

Main Results:

  • The program equips future rural midwives with specialized knowledge and skills for rural practice.
  • Enhanced training facilitates the integration of midwives into rural healthcare environments.
  • The program supports the growth of midwifery as a primary maternity care provider option in rural settings.

Conclusions:

  • The Colorado Rural Midwifery Workforce Expansion Program effectively addresses rural maternity care access challenges.
  • Investing in rural midwifery workforce preparation is crucial for improving healthcare access.
  • Midwives are essential primary maternity care providers capable of transforming rural health outcomes.