New York City Council is calling for reforms aimed at reducing the maternal mortality rate among Black mothers, who are disproportionately affected by pregnancy-related deaths. On Black Maternal Health Week, leaders highlighted the need for state policies that ensure better health access through telehealth and improved benefits. The Council emphasized the role of structural racism and economic disparities in healthcare access, urging Mayor Adams to allocate more funding for maternal health and mental health programs. The multifaceted approach seeks to support Black women and communities of color in achieving healthier outcomes during pregnancy.
"Our women-majority Council has taken the charge to fight maternal mortality and champion maternal health - this requires addressing the longstanding economic and racial disparities that..."
"Health disparities in minority communities are a product of longstanding medical and structural racism that leave Black women, communities of color and low-income New Yorkers without..."
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