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⭐NEW EPISODE 🤰Tiffany Starr McKever, MS-HSM, MBA updates us on the current state of maternal mortality statistics in the US. 🫃We also dive in to possible causes as well as solutions that are likely to contribute to alleviating the problem, in particular some spending earmarked by the Biden administration to address women’s health in particular. 🫄This is a conversation that sadly continues to run, with little obvious resolution. #maternalmortality #womenshealth #femhealth

The US maternal mortality rate is three times higher than most other high-income countries, and it’s getting worse. Furthermore, the mortality risk for rural women is almost twice that of women giving birth in urban areas. The Rural Health Information Hub has published a toolkit as a guide for improving maternal health and outcomes in rural communities. https://lnkd.in/ghTy8k4

"80 percent of maternal deaths are preventable—yet in the US, the maternal health crisis has only worsened in recent years. Even as one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, the US ranks 55th in the world for maternal mortality, according to a 2020 WHO report—the worst of any developed nation." Richard Meiklejohn and I sat down with Jennifer Luo Law, the Maternal Health Leader at Philips, to discuss these problems in greater detail and Jennifer's mission to solve them. Link in the comments section for the full episode! - 🚀 #maternalhealth #womenshealth #womenshealthmonth #medicaldevice #medicaldevices

Are you looking to improve maternal health outcomes? Review five key findings that need attention from the 2024 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Prevention Report. Download the report today to gain insights on how to improve all aspects of maternal health. https://bit.ly/4fFzwyd

This week is Black Maternal Health Week The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country and significant disparities in outcomes – and the crisis is only worsening: the maternal mortality rate in 2021 was 89 percent higher than the rate in 2018. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act will address this crisis through historic investments that comprehensively address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. (Black Mamas Alliance) #whatsontheballot2024

Maternal and infant mortality rates dropped in #Tajikistan as a result of long-term investment in primary health care. Learn more about Tajikistan's successful journey towards universal health coverage: https://bit.ly/3W1RZg8 #HealthForAll

New maternal health data is now available from the CDC: https://lnkd.in/e-dF3j4p. The maternal mortality rates are decreasing, unfortunately the Black maternal health crisis persists. Programs such as Early Head Start can support expectant families during the perinatal period: https://lnkd.in/eysA-JfE

We’re excited to co-host a Congressional briefing tomorrow in Washington, DC focusing on the urgent need to address maternal morbidity and mortality with new solutions. Together, we can work with policymakers to prioritize maternal health! #MaternalHealth #Preeclampsia

Discover Dr. Amna Khan's perspective on maternal mortality in our April Newsletter. Gain valuable perspective on this urgent health equity issue 🙌 https://conta.cc/3U1b1Ui

🌟 Check out our top pick of the day! 🌟 📢 The impact of COVID-19 on maternal mortality calls for a reconsideration of public health plans Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dDgPAEqn 🔍 Stay informed with the best health insights and updates. Don't miss out! 🚀 #HealthNews #TopPick #medicalnews