black maternal deaths /tags/black-maternal-deaths black maternal deaths en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:42:47 GMT Franklin County program aims to reduce the disparity in infant mortality rates /2022-03-10/franklin-county-program-aims-to-reduce-the-disparity-in-infant-mortality-rates A Franklin County Public Health program funded with $300,000 from county commissioners aims to support black women throughout their pregnancies and until their child is 3 to help reduce the disparity in the infant mortality rates. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:42:47 GMT /2022-03-10/franklin-county-program-aims-to-reduce-the-disparity-in-infant-mortality-rates Renee Fox Why Racial Gaps In Maternal Mortality Persist /news-partners/2019-05-10/why-racial-gaps-in-maternal-mortality-persist Black and Native American women die of pregnancy-related causes at a higher rate than white women. Researchers say the gaps are driven by unequal access to health care and the experience of racism. Fri, 10 May 2019 17:32:33 GMT /news-partners/2019-05-10/why-racial-gaps-in-maternal-mortality-persist Patti Neighmond Lawmakers Form Group To Lower Black Maternal Mortality Rates /news/2019-05-06/lawmakers-form-group-to-lower-black-maternal-mortality-rates Tuesday marks the first-ever meeting of the Ohio Black Maternal Health Caucus.In Ohio, African American women are more likely to die in childbirth than鈥� Mon, 06 May 2019 18:53:37 GMT /news/2019-05-06/lawmakers-form-group-to-lower-black-maternal-mortality-rates For Every Woman Who Dies In Childbirth In The U.S., 70 More Come Close /news-partners/2018-05-10/for-every-woman-who-dies-in-childbirth-in-the-u-s-70-more-come-close More than 50,000 American women nearly die from childbirth every year, according to a CDC estimate. These catastrophic complications can come at a terrible cost emotionally, financially and medically. Thu, 10 May 2018 11:00:24 GMT /news-partners/2018-05-10/for-every-woman-who-dies-in-childbirth-in-the-u-s-70-more-come-close Renee Montagne In Ohio, Maternity Remains More Dangerous For Black Women /news/2018-04-12/in-ohio-maternity-remains-more-dangerous-for-black-women During her second pregnancy, 25-year old Jessica Roach thought she would have a smooth experience, like the first one, but her health deteriorated.鈥淚鈥� Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT /news/2018-04-12/in-ohio-maternity-remains-more-dangerous-for-black-women Debbie Holmes