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How Race Impacts Health Care, Maternal, And Infant Health

How Race Impacts Health Care, Maternal, And Infant Health

by Michael Lawson | Feb 24, 2020 | Health, Maternal Health

It is racism, not race itself, that is the driving force behind disparately high rates of maternal and infant deaths among African Americans, fueled by both explicit and implicit bias. Income level, education, and socio-economic status are not protective factors as...
Tools That African American Women Can Use to Navigate Health Settings

Tools That African American Women Can Use to Navigate Health Settings

by Michael Lawson | Feb 10, 2020 | Health, Maternal Health

African American women must have access to more expansive choices in birthing options and prenatal care, which can lead to more positive birth experiences and healthy pregnancies. The Los Angeles Urban League, in conjunction with other organizations such as the March...
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Mortality

Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Mortality

by Michael Lawson | Feb 3, 2020 | Health, Maternal Health

The United States has the highest maternal and infant mortality rates among comparable developed countries. To address this issue, the Los Angeles Urban League, in conjunction with other organizations such as the March of Dimes and the King Drew Medical Center and the...

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