Many rural counties in Alabama, especially in the Black Belt, are “maternity care deserts.” Perry County, one of the poorest counties in the state, is staying off that list thanks to the services of a family practice physician with Cahaba Medical Care. Dr. Laura Lishman offers prenatal care at a Cahaba Medical Care clinic in what is known locally as the site of the “old, old Dollar General store” in Marion, near the train depot. Todd and Cindy talk about her in this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.

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