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Black Maternal Health Week Highlights Persistent Maternal Mortality Gap in US
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 of The Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority of NJ, Speaks at NAACP Meeting
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.
"We’re Suffering"
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.
Older Black People Die at Higher Rates Than Their White Peers
By Jazmin Goodwin for Atlantic City Focus//Here's why aging is a greater risk for Black Americans.
How AtlantiCare is fighting for Health Equity in Atlantic City
Ragland, in his role as Assistant Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, has been fighting health inequality.
Spring Into Fitness: 8 Steps to Get Back on Track
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.
5 Reasons-I Loved The Black Health Connect, Philadelphia Networking Event!
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.
Free Health Screenings Available in Willingboro
The event is sponsored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women inc. Southern, NJ Chapter.