Tag: National Minority Health Month

Take Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy

Take Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth can trigger more than just changes in your body. Your mental well-being can be affected by fluctuating hormones that tri ...
COVID-19 and communities of color reveal persistent disparities

COVID-19 and communities of color reveal persistent disparities

The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected health systems all around the world. News after news report highlights the impact this p ...
National Minority Health Month

National Minority Health Month

April is National Minority Health Month. Each year many organizations come together to help raise awareness about the health status of racial and ...
Healthy babies across the life course: Past reflections and future progress during National Minority Health Month

Healthy babies across the life course: Past reflections and future progress during National Minority Health Month

By Kweli Rashied-Henry, March of Dimes Director of Health Equity Frederick Douglass once said “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” As a ...
Health disparities in premature birth

Health disparities in premature birth

In the United States, rates of preterm birth, low birthweight, and infant mortality are higher for black, non-Hispanic infants than for white, non-His ...