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News Articles: maternal mortality

A pregnant woman stands next to a crib.

Expert: ‘Legacy Of Racism’ Leads Georgia To Fail Repeatedly On Premature Birth Rate

The state of Georgia is getting another “F” on the latest March of Dimes report card related to maternal mortality and infant care.

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Man puts face mask on boy

CDC Study: Black, Brown Children More Likely To Be Hospitalized With COVID-19

COVID-19 rates of infection are higher in general in the Black and Hispanic communities.

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Pregnancy is a time of hope and dreams for most women and their families — even during a pandemic. Still, their extra need to avoid catching the coronavirus has meant more isolation and sacrifices, too.

Safe Pregnancy As COVID-19 Surges: What's Best For Mom And Baby?

Navigating the pandemic's challenges is especially stressful if you're pregnant, expectant mothers say. OB-GYNs offer practical advice on minimizing risks of infection while still leaving the house.

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  • Laurel Wamsley
Rep. Sharon Cooper, the Republican House Health & Human Services chair from Marietta, celebrates passage of her materal mortality bill Wednesday June 25, 2020.

Advocates Hopeful Maternal Mortality Bill Will Be Funded This Year

After fighting for years to pass a bill addressing Georgia's terribly high rates of maternal mortality, House Bill 1114 passed Wednesday night. The bill...

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Health & Human Services Chair Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) announces in March 2020 a bill that would extend the period of postpartum Medicaid coverage for Georgia mothers.

Lawmakers Consider Maternal Mortality Bill In Final Days Of Session

UPDATE: The maternal mortality bill — HB 1114 — passed the House Wednesday evening and heads to the governor's desk for his signature. ORIGINAL STORY: A...

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Health & Human Services Chair Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) announces a bill that would extend the period of postpartum Medicaid coverage for Georgia mothers.

House Bill Would Expand Medicaid Access For Low-Income Mothers Post-Birth

A new bill introduced in the Georgia state House aims to lower the state’s maternal mortality rate by extending the period mothers would be eligible for...

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Rates of infant mortality in Georgia are a continuing concern.

Political Rewind: What Is At The Root Of Georgia's High Maternal Mortality Rates?

Thursday on Political Rewind , rates of infant mortality in Georgia are a continuing concern. The issues facing some expecting mothers include lack of...

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Looming Georgia state budget cuts has Morehouse School of Medicine re-evaluating how to fund its Center for Excellence on Maternal Mortality.

Morehouse School of Medicine Aims To Improve Georgia's Maternal Mortality Rate

The Morehouse School of Medicine had planned to use a $500,000 grant from The Department of Community Health to create The Center for Excellence on...

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Georgia State Capitol

Political Rewind: Georgia Legislative Panels Examine Major Health Concerns

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia legislative panels will meet this week to examine two major health concerns: improving mental and...

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A new report from the CDC shows pregnancy-related deaths are often preventable.

Rural Georgia Still Most At Risk Of Preventable, Pregnancy-Related Deaths, CDC Says In New Study

The number of mothers who die from pregnancy-related complications has not declined, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and...

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"On Second Thought" For Monday, April 22, 2019

Women in Georgia are more likely to die from pregnancy-related and associated complications than in Uzbekistan. The state allocated $2 million to help...

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Amnesty International ranked Georgia 50th out of 50 for maternal mortality.

Georgia Ranks Worst For Maternal Mortality

Women in Georgia are more likely to die from pregnancy-related and associated complications than in Uzbekistan. The state allocated $2 million to help...

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