article thumbnail

Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Through working with community-based organizations, institutions of higher learning, and healthcare plans within the municipality work she is dedicated to addressing the disparities faced by Black women in maternal health outcomes. Augustine for Health Sciences in Miami, Florida.

article thumbnail

Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress

KFF Health News

The area has stark health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Those racial and ethnic inequities “also contribute to millions of premature deaths, resulting in loss of years of life and economic productivity.” 1 killer of kids and teens.

article thumbnail

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress.

HEALTHBEAT

The area has stark health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Those racial and ethnic inequities “also contribute to millions of premature deaths, resulting in loss of years of life and economic productivity.” 1 killer of kids and teens.