Midwife-led birth centers can help fill gaps from maternity ward closures
In the U.S., more than two million women of childbearing age live in so-called “maternity care deserts,” defined as counties lacking obstetric care.
Maternity ward closures exacerbating health disparities
Obstetric units are closing at a growing number of hospitals across the U.S. As a result, many patients are being forced to travel farther to give birth and receive prenatal and postpartum care.
Federal action needed to halt maternity ward closures, says expert
As maternity wards continue to close around the country, some states are implementing “bold and innovative” solutions—though none that will be as effective as federal intervention, according to Harvard Chan School’s Alecia McGregor.
Political ideology of U.S. elected officials linked with COVID-19 health outcomes
Study finds the higher the exposure to political conservatism, the higher the COVID-19 mortality rates and stress on ICU capacity
Tackling disparities and stigma around obesity and mental health care for minority populations
Physician and mother of four Tiffani Bell Washington, MPH ’22, was honored by the National Minority Quality Forum as one of its “40 Under 40."
