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shows the logo of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus in large blue letters with an illustration of a pregnant woman to raise awareness for rising maternal mortality rates among black American women
Posted inGender health

NC congresswoman tackles maternal health disparities

by Melba Newsome May 26, 2020January 29, 2021

By Melba Newsome During a press conference on April 16, 12th district Congresswoman Alma Adams held up a picture of Kira Johnson, a woman she’d never met but whose tragic death compelled her to act. Johnson, 39, was in exceptional health and had the best prenatal care. In 2016, she had a planned Cesarean section […]

a person holds an asthma inhaler
Posted inChildren's Health

Asthma Rates Highest Among Poor, Minority Communities in Eastern N.C.

by Taylor Knopf April 27, 2018April 27, 2018
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Public Health

Youth Health and Racism in Focus For Students

by Hyun Namkoong March 3, 2014April 7, 2017

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