Black women in the United States continue to face disproportionately high risks during pregnancy and childbirth. They are two to three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related ...

United Health Foundation, the charitable branch of UnitedHealth Group, awarded more than $7 million in grants to ...

The Montana Senate decided on a long-drawn ethics investigation into Hamilton Republican Sen. Jason Ellsworth last week when Republican Majority Leader Tom McGillvray moved to revoke nearly all ...

The Black maternal mortality crisis is pervasive. Here’s how to advocate for yourself before and after childbirth.

Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11-17, highlights the critical disparities affecting Black mothers ...

The Bedford County Citizens Concerned For Human Life is inviting the public to their 21st Annual Pro-Life Dinner on April 25 ...

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Created in 2021 by Black Mamas Matter, Black Maternal Health Week addresses systemic health issues facing Black mothers. Over ...

Over the last several decades, women’s incarceration has grown much more rapidly than men’s, especially in rural areas, ...

Black Maternal Health Week is a time to talk about an often-overlooked problem: Black women are more likely to have problems ...