So many people could identify with Beyoncé and Serena Williams’ recent birthing experiences. But where could non-celebrity black parents and loved ones go to share, listen and feel seen?
Community & Public Health
The US has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation. California is trying to do something about that.
Families such as the Stewarts rely on a health care system that is overwhelmingly white and has historically treated patients of color poorly.
Philadelphia families grapple with a medical mystery: Why is this chronic condition rising so quickly in children of color?
Domestic workers are using lessons learned from California’s wildfires to support their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re also pushing for legislation that could protect workers in future disasters.
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Ritu Marwah, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship.
Other stories in this series include:
Punjabi Truckers! Tell Us Your Health Concerns
Part 2: Road Warrior
Workers at homeless shelters in San Francisco have been horrified at the lack of protective equipment for staff.
Since he lost his housing and began living on the streets in 2010, Theo Henderson has found it challenging to manage his Type 2 diabetes. Having so little control over his environment, it’s extremely difficult to follow any sort of routine, which is something diabetes patients say is key in helping
Many H-2A farmworkers live in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions, the perfect recipe for an outbreak during a pandemic.
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mary T. Caserta explains what we know so far about the novel coronavirus in kids.