Report: More than a third of Illinois counties considered maternity care deserts Aug 3, 2023 | Public Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Rural Health, Top Stories More than a third of Illinois’ 102 counties are considered maternity care deserts, according to a new report from the March of Dimes. To access this post, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users.