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By Dawnette Lewis for Northwell Health Distributed by Atlantic City Focus// Even though there has been improvement in maternal mortality in the U.S., there is still a big gap in maternal mortality between Black and white women.
Lisa Asare, President and CEO of The Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority of NJ, talked at length about factors that lead to Black women in New Jersey being seven times more likely to die in child birth.
For decades, residents living near the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) landfill in Egg Harbor Township have raised concerns about the facility’s impact on their health and quality of life.
By Jazmin Goodwin for Atlantic City Focus//Here's why aging is a greater risk for Black Americans.
Ragland, in his role as Assistant Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, has been fighting health inequality.
Whether you're dusting off your sneakers or looking to elevate your routine, now’s a great time to set (or re-set) meaningful goals that carry you into summer and beyond.
As one of the non-health professionals in the room, I felt welcome, met great people and I believe BHC met their goals. In fact, I am planning to attend their conference in Washington DC this June.
The event is sponsored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women inc. Southern, NJ Chapter.
Among 26 hospitals nationwide, Virtua is the sole acute care facility in the Philadelphia region to be honored by U.S. News and World Report. The accolade cited the hospital’s commitment to compassionate and equitable care for all patients regardless of race or ethnicity.
