Report: More than a third of Illinois counties considered maternity care deserts Oct 25, 2022 | Maternal Health, Top Stories More than one-third of Illinois’ 102 counties are considered maternity care deserts, according to a recent report from the March of Dimes.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.