Black mothers living in Harris County are more than three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications. This week is Black Maternal Health Week, which is recognized nationally to bring awareness to this health crisis.
A group of doctors in Australia is calling for a review of the one-step approach to diagnosing gestational diabetes following a U.S. trial that validated their concerns.
Dr. Tamika Cross, an ob-gyn who sparked the #whatadoctorlookslike movement, opened Serenity Women s Health & Med Spa in the middle of the pandemic. Her work is representative of our Black Health Facts initiative to promote health and well-being in the Black community.