black maternal health

The program's midwifery core courses will take approximately six semesters to complete following one semester of prerequisite coursework. The first midwifery core courses are scheduled to begin in spring 2027 at Kennedy-King College. #kennedykingcollege #maternalhealth

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said the event represented a new effort by the party to engage directly with communities across the state. #dpi #babyshower #metroeast

The Democratic Party of Illinois is also encouraging the public to contribute through an online donation registry to help expand the number of families served during the event. #democrats #babyshower #belleville

The Democratic Party of Illinois collaborated with The Doula Lab and Nurture Birth & Health, two Black women-led organizations in the Metro East region that work to support families and reduce maternal and infant health inequities. #democraticparty #health

Op-Ed: Health Equity Requires More Than Good Intentions: Why 340B Needs Transparency Before Expansion - Black women and families in underserved communities face some...

Of the pregnancy-related deaths that occurred in 2021 and 2022, the committees found 91% could have been prevented. #pregnancy #health