Why Maternity Wards Are Disappearing from Black Neighborhoods Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email In this photo taken Feb. 15, 2017, anesthesiologist Dr. Ron Samet examines an ultrasound image while performing a nerve block at the University of Maryland Medical Center. ( AP Photo ) Produced by Meg Dalton Hosted by Shumita Basu Produced by GBH, PRX and WNYC Studios