Black mothers in the Inland Empire face higher rates of maternal death, low birthweights, and bias in care. Advocates are pushing for culturally responsive providers and expanded support programs.
Women's and Maternal Health
Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Here's what's behind the trend.
A reporter grapples with the lack of progress in fixing the health and safety problems faced by rural students and staff in Alaska's public school system.
Plans include road diets, lower speed limits, rerouting highways, and adding engineers to improve safety.
The embrace of doula support even in Republican-led states is colliding with sweeping federal cuts to health care, public health and research on health disparities.
A reporter finds many people are eager to have more conversations about menopause and its impacts, but are struggling to find the right venue.
Limited maternity care options in the Inland Empire forces pregnant women like Brittany Montanez to travel long distances, risking delays during emergencies.
Menopause care often lacks doctor training and patient support. New legislation in California aims to improve education and access, especially for women of color facing systemic gaps in treatment.
Lack of menopause research, especially for women of color, limits treatment. Advocates are pushing for more funding, with studies like SWAN working to close the gap.
Many with menopause symptoms miss treatment due to high costs and insurance denials. A California bill seeks to mandate coverage, challenging prior authorization barriers imposed by insurers.