“The prenatal trip assistance study will address Columbus’s high infant mortality rates by connecting pregnant women without reliable transportation to dependable, timely and safe rides to doctors’ appointments and pharmacies.”

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“Central Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation, with lack of adequate prenatal medical care being a contributing factor.”

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“Often the barrier between expectant women and their doctors is as simple as reliable transportation.”

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“The Prenatal Trip Assistance study, called Rides4Baby, launched in May 2019 and is examining whether innovative mobility solutions can improve everyday transportation challenges for pregnant women living in eight at-risk areas served by Mayor Ginther’s infant mortality reduction initiative, CelebrateOne.”

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