Protecting Black Maternal Health Through Provider Diversity, Innovative Programs

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Research shows time and again that Black women are at least three times more likely to die from a pregnancy or childbirth-related cause than white women. Black infants are also over two times more likely than white babies to die before they turn one. Research also shows that people identifying as Black or African American… Read More » Author information Jessica McCann Senior Health Policy Analyst at Weitzman Institute Jessica McCann, MPH, MA, CPH is a senior health policy analyst with the Weitzman Institute, a national research, education, and policy organization that informs health care innovation for the underserved. Before joining Weitzman, she worked for the American Academy of Family Physicians, focusing on primary care access, health disparities, and community health centers. Jessica holds an M.A. in geography and an M.P.H., giving her a place-based perspective on public health issues. | The post Protecting Black Maternal Health Through Provider Diversity, Innovative Programs appeared first on The Medical Care Blog.