BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

birth Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth A new study suggests that neighborhoods with fewer educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic resources may increase one’s risk for preterm birth and contribute to the racial gap in preterm birth in the Commonwealth. and Rose B.

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Black Health Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Thats why ViiV Healthcare works hand-in-hand with the Black community to activate support networks and linkage to care services, as well as to deliver culturally relevant programming, he said in a statement to Black Health Matters. The kits will allow recipients to learn their status in mere minutes. Standifer, Ph.D.,

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As policymakers, health care providers, and researchers continue to explore ways to address the maternal health crisis in the United States, doulas are proving to be a valuable resource in the pursuit of safer, more equitable childbirth experiences.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

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. In December, for the first time, the city funded a $1.5

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