Our Care Desert initiative is an important step in increasing awareness of an often-overlooked aspect of healthcare access. Care Deserts are areas where health
resources and facilities are insufficient to meet the healthcare needs of the population – leading to increased costs and poor outcomes from delayed and denied
healthcare.
Pharmacies
Our Pharmacy Desert analysis identifies the areas of the country that lack basic access to brick-and-mortar pharmacies – constituting a significant barrier to care.
Learn more about Pharmacy Care Deserts!Women's Health
Women comprise 50.8% of the U.S. population and have specialized biological and psychosocial attributes that necessitate specialized care. The unmet healthcare needs of women affects our nation as a whole.
Learn more about Women's Health Care Deserts!Kidney Care
Our Kidney Care Desert analysis increases awareness of the many areas of the country that lack access to kidney care resources – constituting a significant barrier to care for millions of Americans.
Learn more about Kidney Care Deserts!Mental Health
This analysis identifies areas where mental health resources are insufficient to meet neceds of the community and pose a significant barrier to care for millions of Americans. Left untreated, mental health issues can exacerbate to harmful and dangerous outcomes.
Learn more about Mental Health Care Deserts!