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27 Percent Of Hoosier Counties Considered 'Maternal Care Deserts'

  • Black Maternal Health Week founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance is recognized every year April 11-17, 2022 to raise awareness about Black maternal health and reproductive justice.
    Black Maternal Health Week: Closing the disparity gap in maternal health
    Dee Dotson
    This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the Black Maternal Health Week campaign. Black Maternal Health Week is recognized every year from April 11-17 to bring awareness and action in improving black maternal health. Dr. Camueal is an OB-GYN and is Vice President and Market Chief Medical Officer at CareSource. She recently joined us to discuss the latest movement between the local, state and federal government as well as the healthcare industry to reduce maternal mortality rates.