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health disparities

How Medicaid ACOs Can Lead the US Towards Maternal Health Equity

September 4, 2026

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Research

‘The Loss of a Rural Hospital Is Devastating for a Local Community’

November 25, 2025

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A Mother’s Death During or After Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Infant’s Death or Hospitalization

September 26, 2025

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Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence

MCH Center of Excellence Confronts Challenges to the Field at 30th Anniversary

April 11, 2025

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pregnancy complications

Professor Tracks the Many US Pregnancy-Related Deaths

March 18, 2025

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Frequent Emergency Care during Pregnancy Could Signal Greater Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity

November 14, 2024

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maternal mortality

New Longitudinal Study Will Fill Gap in Data on Postpartum Health and Well-being

October 18, 2024

health disparities

‘No One Should Have to Fight for Their Life Because of Where They Live’

September 27, 2024

Doctor takes the blood pressure of a pregnant woman

pregnancy complications

Healthcare Access Is Not Preventing Deaths among Pregnant and Postpartum People

October 6, 2023

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maternal health

Where You Live Determines Risk of Severe Pregnancy, Postpartum Complications

June 9, 2023