To wrap up Women s Health Week, doctors are urging women to take stock of their mental health. Dr. Sharon Eloranta, medical director at the Washington Health Alliance, said COVID-19 was hard for everyone and led to a drop in health screenings. .
Two groups are working to create equal opportunities for Black and Latina women in the trucking industry. The Truist Foundation has pledged $1.5 million to the Accion Opportunity Fund to support the Down Payment Assistance Program, which aims to empower minority women by helping them become first-time truck owners and entrepreneurs. Luz Urrutia, CEO of the Accion Opportunity Fund, said the step is crucial in bridging the equity gap for underrepresented groups. .
This week is National Women s Health Week, and New York is taking steps to improve women s health. The New York state Legislature has passed numerous bills to strengthen reproductive health and eliminate maternal health care inequities. A 2023 report from the state s Department of Health found discrimination was a probable circumstance in 46% of all pregnancy-related deaths in 2018. .