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Maternal Health on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Maternal Health Task Force

Climate change is not just a looming environmental crisis; it is also a significant threat to maternal health, amplifying existing vulnerabilities and inequalities. Several studies have documented climate change’s direct and indirect effects on maternal health.

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From Stigma to Support: HIV Awareness in the Black Community

Black Health Matters

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant public health challenge, disproportionately affecting the Black community. The Office of Minority Health has highlighted the following statistics: African Americans represent nearly 13% of the United States population but made up more than 42% of HIV cases in 2019.