“Recognizing the urgent need for change, I launched Fresno’s first Black Maternal Health Week, aligning with the national effort led by the Black Mamas Alliance,” Davies-Balch told m ...

Let’s call it what it is, she was failed by a country that has not prioritized maternal ... comes to health decisions. Too many women still need permission from their husbands or family elders ...

United Health Foundation, the charitable branch of UnitedHealth Group, awarded more than $7 million in grants to organizations in Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico and Wisconsin to improve maternal and ...

While there have been commendable advancements in maternal and newborn health at the national level, notable inequalities persist, with considerable differences observed among states and districts.

The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) indicates the number of women who die during pregnancy or childbirth, which serves as a crucial measure of both women’s health and how well health-care systems ...

Researchers at at the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice ... Shamony Gibson was looking forward to expanding her family. Already a proud mother of one and expecting her ...

Also, if possible, bring a family member or friend to appointments to have as an extra set of ears. What are some actionable steps health care providers and medical institutions can take to close the ...

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins will mark Black Maternal Health Week with the launch of a new maternal health dashboard on the County Health Department website, that offers a deep dive into ...

Political leadership is crucial for accelerating reduction in maternal mortality. In 2022, recognising the high rate of maternal mortality in the country, the Government of Sierra Leone declared ...

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Brunei Ministry of Health (MoH) has provided organised and quality maternal healthcare ... health and that of their family members for the long ...

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especially amid reports that President Donald Trump’s aid cuts have wiped out more than $700 million in funding for maternal, child health, and family planning programs worldwide. It comes as ...