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Penn Highlands DuBois receives Keystone 10 designation

Tuesday, May 24 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - The Maternal and Child Center at Penn Highlands DuBois received the Keystone 10 designation by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Monday. The designation indicates that the Maternal and Child Center at Penn Highlands DuBois has implemented the 10 step-specific policies and procedures to... Read More.

Woman works to end Black maternal health crisis after daughter dies after giving birth

Thursday, April 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Wanda Irving looks into the eyes of her 5-year-old granddaughter, Soleil, she said she instantly sees her daughter, Shalon Irving, whose death shortly after giving birth to Soleil has since shaped the trajectory of their lives. "She’s got her mom’s eyes... Read More.

Black Maternal Health Week: Serena Williams pens personal essay about her life-threatening birth experience

Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News

Serena Williams is one of the most celebrated, decorated and beloved tennis stars of all time. But her superstar status as an Olympic medalist doesn't negate the fact that as a Black woman, she's at times overlooked and undervalued. In a personal essay for

New York City to offer free doula access in bid to reduce maternal mortality

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the United States continues to face the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, the country's largest city is offering new support for expectant people. New York City will begin offering free doula access to families, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday. The... Read More.

Maternal mortality rates increased during 1st year of COVID pandemic: CDC

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. rose during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial disparities that existed before the pandemic were perpetuated, according to a new report published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report looked... Read More.

White House issues nationwide call to action on maternal health crisis

Tuesday, December 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Biden administration on Tuesday issued a "nationwide call to action" on the maternal health crisis in the United States, which continues to have the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed nations, according to researchers. Vice President Kamala Harris said in... Read More.

Wolf plans to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers

Tuesday, August 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration joined leadership from the legislative Women’s Health Caucus, the Maternity Care Coalition, and the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to announce Pennsylvania’s intent to extend the postpartum coverage period for mothers eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. This historic... Read More.

Black women turn to doulas as maternal mortality crisis deepens

Tuesday, April 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Naomi, a 37-year-old Black woman from Portland, Oregon, will have a doula by her side when she gives birth to her seventh child, a daughter, later this month. By using a doula -- a trained professional who provides support to moms before,... Read More.