Since 2000, approximately 14,000 families have participated in Santa Clara County's Black Infant Health program and related ...

has dedicated this year’s World Health Day to the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” spotlighting the urgent global need to prioritize maternal and newborn health. Marking its 77th ...

"If you focus on the mother, that trickles down to the children and the rest of the family unit," Mercy's chief medical officer said.

In conjunction with the annual Black Maternal Health Week campaign founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, which ended ...

During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), stories that highlight both challenges and strength of Black mothers are being uplifted. Chicago-area pastor Tracey Young’s journey stands as a ...

The medical doctor and media expert based in Chicago details insights on her personal style and the work she's previously ...

At the end of the 2025 legislative session, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed several bills aimed at improving maternal health in ...

“Roughly 6% of all maternal deaths in the United States are due to a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy,” said Joan Briller, ...

Use your voice to advocate for policies that promote equity in maternal and child health. Listen to and amplify the voices of Black women and birthing people. Educate yourself about the history and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Friday is the start of Black Maternal Health Week, which recognizes the disparities Black woman face in their maternal outcomes. The week of April 11 to April 17 is ...