Students fight to improve maternal mortality
News Team member Joy Lee delves into the importance of the Emory Decatur Labor Support Volunteer program and the local fight against Georgia's high maternal mortality.
Ending Black Maternal Mortality
In an opinion piece, News Team member Rama Esrawee describes how cultural competence training early in medical education could reduce Black maternal mortality.
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Georgia
News Team member Manju Karthikeyan reports that Emory Healthcare professionals are spearheading crucial initiatives to combat the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in Georgia, highlighting the critical role of targeted research and community-driven advocacy.
HealthierU | Can Doulas and Home Births Make Childbirth Safer for Black Women?
Maternal death rates in the Black community are alarming. Some think the solution may lie in empowering Black mothers to give birth at home, with culturally appropriate assistance offered by doulas. In this episode, host Amaris Calhoun draws on evidence-based research and interviews to explore possible solutions to this crisis that could foster a more inclusive and equitable approach to maternity care.
Weekly Health Digest: How the Heart Affects Time, Health Barriers for Black Veterans, and Maternal Deaths in COVID
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: how our heart rate affects time, health barriers for black veterans, and COVID and maternal mortality