This story was produced as a project for the USC Annenberg Center for HealthJournalism’s National Fellowship, with support from the National Fellowship Fund and the Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism.
Danielle Walker had a high-risk pregnancy but didn’t have a car or anyone who could drive her to prenatal appointments. Because of her vulnerable health condition, riding a bus wasn’t possible either.
Then Rides to Care became a lifeline, easing Walker’s stress during her pregnancy and as her body continued to heal after giving birth. With the program’s support, Walker said she got to her appointments. She is now caring for her baby, Lilliana, a healthy and lively nine-month-old…