Standing in the Gap: The Crisis of Health Deserts in the U.S. and the Heroes Helping Their Neighbors Access Care
- Directed & Produced by: Christina Anderson
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- Updated: May 13, 2026
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Standing in the Gap is set within healthcare deserts of the US, where systemic policy failures and economic collapse have stripped millions of their bodily agency. It follows the stories of frontline heroes—including rural OBGYNs, doulas, and community advocates—who are deploying ingenious, localized solutions to provide life-saving care amidst hospital closures and restrictive legislation.
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