Doctors Making A Difference

Doctors Making A Difference


Delivering Hope: A Rural OBGYN’s Mission to Improve Maternal and Fetal Health

May 22, 2025

In this compelling episode, I was privileged to sit down with Dr. Megan Missanelli, a dedicated OBGYN who brings a multigenerational passion for women’s health to underserved communities. As a mother, a public health advocate, and the daughter of an OBGYN, she’s on a mission to transform maternal and fetal outcomes, especially in rural and underserved settings. Discover how her deep roots in medicine and motherhood inspired her to stay and serve where care is most needed—and how she’s helping bridge critical gaps in obstetrics. We explore her work developing an innovative fetal monitoring tool, and why she believes that access to high-quality obstetric care shouldn’t depend on your zip code. Whether you're passionate about public health, maternal care, rural medicine, or healthcare innovation, this episode sheds light on the importance of resource equity and resilience in modern medicine. Check out Dr. Missanelli's device development at https://mv1.co