Illinois Maternal Health Disparities

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IDPH Releases Third Edition of Maternal Morbidity and Mortality …

(8 days ago) WEBCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released the third edition of the Illinois Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report, covering maternal deaths occurring for Illinois residents during 2018-2020. Among the key findings are …

https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2023/october/idph-releases-third-edition-of-maternal-morbidity-and-mortality-.html

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CDPH data report Maternal Morbidity & Mortality In Chicago

(8 days ago) WEBoccurs during a woman’s pregnancy contribute to the disparities described within this report. Ensuring that women have access to quality care and improving social, …

https://www.chicago.gov/dam/city/depts/cdph/statistics_and_reports/CDPH-002_MaternalMortality_Databook_r4c_DIGITAL.pdf

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Illinois Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Report - ILPQC

(5 days ago) WEB• Illinois has wide, persistent racial disparities in maternal mortality; we need to focus on health equity and improving outcomes for Black women. • Mental health conditions …

https://ilpqc.org/ILPQC%202020%2B/2021%20F2F/OB%20Storyboards/OB%20Slides/Maternal%20Mortality%20Report%20-%202021-05%20ILPQC%20F2F.pdf

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Working together to reduce maternal disparities, promote …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Birth Equity Initiative launched in June 2021 with 86 Illinois birthing hospitals participating. Patient focus groups and community stakeholders have provided important …

https://ilpqc.org/ILPQC%202020%2B/2021%20AC/ILPQC%20Birth%20Equity%20Fact%20Sheet%2010.27.21.pdf

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Midwives gain a victory in Illinois, but look for more

(7 days ago) WEBA 1992 law made traditional midwifery illegal in Illinois — a felony punishable with up to $10,000 in fines or three years in prison. Only nurse midwives are able to …

https://www.nprillinois.org/health-harvest/2021-11-09/midwives-gain-a-victory-in-illinois-but-look-for-more

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From maternal and mental health to pain and medical care, Black …

(5 days ago) WEBAt the end of last year, the Illinois Senate’s Public Health and Health and Human Services committees held hearings to look for ways to shrink pregnancy-related …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/05/13/from-maternal-and-mental-health-to-pain-and-medical-care-black-women-face-major-disparities-when-compared-with-white-women/

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Illinois organization seeks to expand maternal health resources for

(3 days ago) WEBTo talk about maternal health disparities and how to end them, The 21st was joined by the leader of a maternal health organization and a health disparities …

https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/illinois-organization-seeks-to-expand-maternal-health-resources-for-women-of-color

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MATERNAL HEALTH - 2022 National Healthcare …

(5 days ago) WEBMorbidity and Mortality. Across the United States in 2020, 861 maternal deaths occurred during delivery or within 42 days of delivery. The maternal mortality rate in 2020 was 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births, an …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK587184/

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Improve Black Maternal Health Planned Parenthood Illinois Action

(1 days ago) WEBIllinois can’t wait to address Black maternal health disparities. In the United States, the rate of maternal mortality is three to four times higher than other developed nations and …

https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-illinois-action/issues/improve-black-maternal-health

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Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status

(6 days ago) WEBStark racial disparities in maternal and infant health in the U.S. have persisted for decades despite continued advancements in medical care. The disparate …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them/

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Disparities in Maternal Care: Good Care for All During Pregnancy

(5 days ago) WEBThe United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries. High maternal mortality rates can be attributed to minority …

https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2024-02-22-disparities-maternal-care-good-care-all-during-pregnancy

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Health Equity Research Network on Disparities in Maternal-Infant …

(8 days ago) WEBHealth Equity Research Network on Disparities in Maternal-Infant Health Outcomes Key Information Direct Link to Opportunity University of Illinois Urbana …

https://research.illinois.edu/rfp/health-equity-research-network-disparities-maternal-infant-health-outcomes

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Data source and methods - Centers for Disease Control and …

(4 days ago) WEBMaternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2022. by Donna L. Hoyert, Ph.D. This report presents maternal mortality rates for 2022 based on data from the National Vital …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2022/maternal-mortality-rates-2022.pdf

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HHS Marks Black Maternal Health Week by Announcing Measures …

(3 days ago) WEBSecretary Becerra Announces Illinois Post-Partum Coverage Available to Medicaid Eligible Women up to 12 months, and New Investment in Maternal and …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-marks-black-maternal-health-week-announcing-measures-improve-maternal-health-outcomes

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Maternal death rate is improving. So why do disparities persist?

(Just Now) WEBThe report highlights persistent disparities in maternal deaths, a concerning trend for public health experts that prompted former Surgeon General Jerome Adams in …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/02/maternal-deaths-improve-disparities-persist/73471846007/

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IDHS: Black Maternal Health Week 2024 - Illinois Department of …

(9 days ago) WEBBlack Maternal Health Week 2024. and these disparities increase to 5x for college-educated women.i. According to March of Dimes, 31.0% of live births in Illinois were …

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=163370

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Endeavor Health launches study on C-section rates WBEZ Chicago

(3 days ago) WEBEndeavor Health launches study to target C-section rates, disparities in Black birthing patients. The study aims to make sure patients have more of a say in what …

https://www.wbez.org/stories/endeavor-health-study-targets-c-section-rates-black-maternal-health/7887908f-bbe6-4e1f-bcbd-78b6666c9344

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Endeavor Health launches study to target C-section rates, …

(9 days ago) WEBEndeavor Health plans to launch a $7 million study to help pregnant patients, especially Black women, be more seen and heard during labor. The goal of the study, …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2024/05/11/endeavor-health-study-c-section-rate-disparities-black-birthing-patients

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Underwood sees a "pathway" for maternal health bills to pass …

(3 days ago) WEBMaternal mortality rates in the United States hit a six-decade high during the COVID-19 pandemic, with federal health data revealing a disproportionate number …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/underwood-sees-a-pathway-for-maternal-health-bills-to-pass-congress/ar-AA1bb7RM

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‘Stark disparities’: why black mothers are more at risk of perinatal

(8 days ago) WEBPoverty, discrimination, and cultural stigma around mental health are among reasons, experts say Perinatal mental illness affects more than a quarter (27%) of new …

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/06/stark-disparities-black-mothers-more-risk-perinatal-mental-illness-england

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushes increased funding to fight - MSN

(Just Now) WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker used the release of a report on Black homelessness in Illinois to press the case for his proposal to increase funding on efforts to address the issue in next …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/illinois-gov-j-b-pritzker-pushes-increased-funding-to-fight-racial-disparities-in-homelessness/ar-AA1nGmZO

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Working together to reduce maternal disparities, promote …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Birth Equity Initiative launches for all Illinois birthing hospitals in summer 2021. The Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) is a statewide …

https://ilpqc.org/ILPQC%202020%2B/Birth%20Equity/ILPQC%20Birth%20Equity%20Fact%20Sheet%20050421.pdf

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Westchester hospital sets out to improve maternal health …

(6 days ago) WEBOf interest: Yonkers event calls attention to disparities' impact on Black maternal health 'We kind of fell in love with this program' Phelps is not the first hospital in the area to …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/westchester-hospital-sets-out-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes-ahead-of-mother-s-day/ar-BB1mdvYh

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Navigating social justice and personal growth: Journey of a BSW

(1 days ago) WEBIn their final year of studies, Bollant embarked on an internship at Brightpoint, where they honed their skills as a social worker and advocate. Working with expectant …

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2024/05/navigating-social-justice-and-personal-growth-journey-of-a-bsw-graduate/

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DISPARITIES IN DELAWARE ADDRESSING BLACK MATERNAL …

(1 days ago) WEBInvesting in maternal health can. also have significant economic benefits. Preventing maternal mortality and. morbidity reduces healthcare costs, improves workforce …

https://dhr.delaware.gov/women/documents/black-maternal-health-2024.pdf

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Research illuminates maternal health cost disparities

(1 days ago) WEBThe committee’s exploration of new research builds on the Healey administration’s increasing focus on racial disparities in maternal health care amid a …

https://www.lowellsun.com/2024/05/12/research-illuminates-maternal-health-cost-disparities/

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Delaware women fight to address Black maternal health disparities

(8 days ago) WEBBlack mothers are three times more likely to die than their white counterparts during or after childbirth. In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black …

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2024/05/10/delaware-women-address-black-maternal-health-disparities/73314192007/

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Commitment to healthy people and communities unites 2024 …

(6 days ago) WEBThe school’s health professions programs — Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Genetic Counselor Studies, Master of Physician Assistant …

https://www.med.wisc.edu/news/health-commitment-unites-2024-grads/

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Federal Register :: Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for

(Just Now) WEBResponse: We acknowledge commenters' notes on the importance of expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care services, and we agree that it …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/08/2024-09661/clarifying-the-eligibility-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca-recipients-and-certain

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