DETROIT – The first year of prenatal and postnatal care is critical for both moms and babies. But for many Detroit families, just getting to the doctor can be a major challenge.
That’s why the Detroit Health Department launched its Rides to Care program one year ago, offering free round-trip rides to medical appointments for pregnant women and caregivers of babies up to age 1. Now, new data shows the program is making a significant impact.
For new moms like Danielle Walker, finding a ride used to mean asking for favors and paying what she could…