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Why Black Maternal Health Week Matters

Black Health Matters

Black Maternal Health Week, held from April 11th to the 17th, is a moment to focus on an issue thats been ignored for far too long. Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji , an associate professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), highlights the systemic factors contributing to these disparities.

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How community programs are working to ease New York’s maternal health crisis

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. As New York City confronts a self-diagnosed maternal health crisis , community organizations are offering at-home support for new and expecting parents, including mental health care. She was sent home.