The University of Kansas Medical Center is working to provide equitable health care to marginalized through its new Center for African American Health.
Local healthcare organizations are using lessons learned during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to monkeypox’s (MPV) disproportionate impact on LGBTQIA+ Coloradans of color.
This year marks a milestone 20th year that the Center for African American Health has provided free health services and resources to the African American community.
White House officially recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
On Tuesday, the Biden administration issued a proclamation recognizing Black Maternal Health Week at the federal level.
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DENVER â This week is Black Maternal Health Week in Colorado, a time to bring awareness to equity issues expectant Black mothers face.
On Tuesday, the Biden administration issued a proclamation recognizing the week at the federal level, citing the United States s high maternal death rate for Black expectant mothers, which is three times higher than white expectant mothers.
âI think itâs a long time coming, this is something that has been a challenge for generations,â said Deidre Johnson, the executive director of the Center for African American Health in Denver.