Axios Atlanta: Black maternal mortality gap still persists in U.S.
05/01/26
Axios Atlanta: Black maternal mortality gap still persists in U.S.
An Axios “Big Picture” article recently featured OBHG’s Dr. Nicole Rankins highlighting the critical role of addressing unconscious bias in reducing racial disparities in maternal health. She emphasizes that differences in how Black women are treated within the healthcare system—often driven by implicit bias—contribute to poorer outcomes, underscoring the need for greater awareness and intentional change among care teams to close persistent maternal mortality gaps.
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