Protesters gathered outside Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, advocating for enhanced protections for pregnant patients of color nearly nine years after Kira Dixon Johnson's tragic death. While federal officials reached a voluntary agreement with the health system for improved maternal care, advocacy groups such as 4Kira4Moms argue these measures are insufficient. Activists called for an acknowledgment of systemic failures and a dedicated board to examine racial disparities in maternal healthcare. Cedars-Sinai expressed its commitment to equitable care but faced criticism for not going far enough following Johnson’s incident, which sparked federal investigations.
To those inside this building with the power to change this system: We expect you to do better,
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