Doulas are non-medical professionals trained to support people through significant health-related experiences, such as childbirth, miscarriage, abortion and death. Bishop-Stacker said her organization ...

Filipino organizations in Alaska have worked to bring a documentary to Alaska called "Nurse Unseen." The film was shown at ...

At Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, students are getting a head start on nursing careers by earning professional certifications before they graduate. Through hands-on experience and early ...

National Nurses Week highlights the vital role of Black labor and delivery nurses in advocating for racial disparities in maternal health care.

Maternal mortality rates are 3.5 times higher in Black women than their white counterparts. Why access isn't enough.

Experts attributed the diversification of the health care workforce in part to Maine’s demographic shift overall. While the ...

Dr. Maya Dominique tackles Black maternal mortality in Indiana with innovative community solutions, transforming healthcare ...

Black patients admitted to the hospital for labor and delivery are more likely to have stigmatizing language documented in their clinical notes than ...

Curry-Winchell relayed her concerns to the nurse ... Black people have a greater pain tolerance, thicker skin and feel less pain than white patients. These medical biases may also impact mental ...

Enrolled mothers are assigned caseworkers and nurses who visit them ... policy on behalf of 40 U.S. community-based organizations focused on Black maternal health. Member programs connect pregnant ...

During "Connections" on 5/16/25, guest host Racquel Stephen leads a conversation with local doulas and an OB/GYN about ...