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Eight steps for narrowing the maternal health disparity gap

(3 days ago) WEBMaternal health in the United States is in crisis. There are almost 4 million births every year in this country. 1 Delivery is the most frequent cause of hospitalization, 2 cesarean deliveries remain the most common surgery performed, 3 and the United States spends …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6822100/

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Racial Disparities in Maternal Health U.S. Commission on Civil …

(9 days ago) WEBSeptember 15, 2021. This report examines the federal role in addressing racial disparities in maternal health, including negative pregnancy-related health outcomes and …

https://www.usccr.gov/reports/2021/racial-disparities-maternal-health

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Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality

(1 days ago) WEBBlack Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to bring attention and action in improving Black maternal health. Racial Disparities Exist. Helps states standardize their …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html

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Maternal Health: Outcomes Worsened and Disparities …

(2 days ago) WEBThe maternal death rate for Black or African-American women was disproportionally higher compared to White and Hispanic or Latina women; Health and Human Services officials and stakeholders …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105871

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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Releases Report: Racial Disparities …

(9 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released the report, Racial Disparities in Maternal Health. The report examines the federal role in …

https://www.usccr.gov/news/2021/us-commission-civil-rights-releases-report-racial-disparities-maternal-health

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WHITE HOUSE BLUEPRINT FOR ADDRESSING THE MATERNAL …

(3 days ago) WEBof maternal mortality and morbidity, reducing the disparities in maternal health outcomes, and improving the overall experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for people …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Maternal-Health-Blueprint.pdf

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What drives Black maternal health inequities in the U.S.

(4 days ago) WEBThe United States is the only industrialized nation where Black maternal health is getting worse, said Donna Bryson, a U.S. national affairs editor for the Reuters …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/what-drives-black-maternal-health-inequities-us

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Solving the Black Maternal Health Crisis - Johns Hopkins

(4 days ago) WEBDoulas—non-clinical health care providers who offer physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum—can play a …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisis

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Pathways To Equitable And Antiracist Maternal Mental Health Care

(Just Now) WEBTo identify strategies to address racism and inequities in maternal and infant mental health care, we interviewed ten Black women who support Black birthing people, …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.00808

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New Center Will Tackle Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

(8 days ago) WEBRacism and Maternal Mortality in the U.S. In its latest Report Card, March of Dimes found that the problem is getting worse, and that racial disparities in maternal …

https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2023/february/new-center-will-tackle-racial-disparities-in-maternal-health

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Department of Health New Jersey Maternal Data Center

(5 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health is committed to using research, data, and state-wide outreach collaboratives to end preventable morbidity, mortality and racial …

https://www.nj.gov/health/maternal/

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How We Improve Maternal Health HRSA

(6 days ago) WEBStates collaborate with maternal health experts to address health disparities and improve outcomes, with a particular emphasis on preventing severe maternal illness and death. …

https://www.hrsa.gov/maternal-health

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US maternal mortality rate declines, but disparities remain, new …

(8 days ago) WEBHowever, Black women still had higher rates of maternal deaths than other women. The US maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 maternal deaths per 100,000 live …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/01/health/maternal-mortality-cdc-report/index.html

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb maternal …

(2 days ago) WEBStandeven said the root causes of the problem include racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternal care and a lack of support systems for new …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Maternal health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(9 days ago) WEBMaternal health. Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Each stage should be a positive …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/maternal-health

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DISPARITIES IN DELAWARE ADDRESSING BLACK MATERNAL …

(1 days ago) WEBracial disparities in maternal health is a public health imperative. It requires a. multifaceted approach that addresses healthcare access, quality of care, social. …

https://dhr.delaware.gov/women/documents/black-maternal-health-2024.pdf

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Department of Health Maternal and Child Health

(4 days ago) WEBThis is the Maternal and Child Health homepage. Through partnerships and collaboration with other agencies, Maternal and Child Health Services works to improve …

https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/14/biden-harris-administration-announces-maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-amid-urgent-public-health-crisis.html

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Disparities and Resilience Among American Indian and Alaska …

(9 days ago) WEBOngoing and historical trauma contribute to the maternal health inequities and systemic barriers to care many American Indian and Alaska Native people …

https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/aian-resources/disparities.html

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240514/maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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Mayor Adams Announces Over 12,000 Families Served With …

(9 days ago) WEB"As a women-majority Council, we have consistently prioritized addressing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, enacting 11 laws to expand access to …

https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/371-24/mayor-adams-over-12-000-families-served-maternal-infant-health-services-since

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Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

(4 days ago) WEBThe Biden administration this week announced the first national maternal mental health strategy. Twenty-three percent of pregnancy-related deaths are caused …

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/administration-releases-maternal-mental-health-plan/

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Research illuminates maternal health cost disparities

(3 days ago) WEBThe committee’s exploration of new research builds on the Healey administration’s increasing focus on racial disparities in maternal health care amid a …

https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2024/05/12/research-illuminates-maternal-health-cost-disparities/

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NJSHAD - Health Disparities

(9 days ago) WEBA health disparity is "a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage. Health disparities adversely affect …

https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/resources/HealthDisparities.html

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