Co-designing Care to Improve Black Maternal Health Outcomes Apr 11

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Black women and their babies have historically endured racial disparities in maternal and infant outcomes. According to the CDC, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women. And these deaths are preventable. Pregnancy and postpartum care that is designed to align with patient and community needs and preferences is key in providing holistic, equitable care. By engaging in effective partnerships with community stakeholders to co-design culturally appropriate care for Black pregnant people, hospitals can facilitate a path forward for better and equitable maternal health outcomes.

In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week and National Minority Health Month, join AHA and health care leaders from Cedars-Sinai, Memorial Healthcare System and Summa Health System as they highlight ways hospitals and health systems can partner with their communities to improve Black maternal health outcomes.

Speakers:

• Kim Gregory, M.D., Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Vice Chair of Women's Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai 
• Todra Anderson-Rhodes, M.D., MBA, FACOG, Chief Medical Officer, Perinatal Patient Safety Lead, Memorial Healthcare System - Memorial Hospital Miramar 
• Cheryl Johnson, M.D., FACOG, Clerkship Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Summa Health System - Akron City Hospital 
• Moderator: Joy A. Lewis, MSW, MPH, Senior Vice President, Health Equity Strategies; Executive Director, Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, American Hospital Association