The March of Dimes gave maternal and infant health in the U.S. a D+ rating after finding many women didn’t start prenatal care until after the first trimester.
Health Equity
30-Year Study Will Investigate Why Black Women Die From Cancer at High Rates
The American Cancer Society’s landmark VOICES of Black Women study aims to reduce rates of death from breast, stomach and other cancers.
New York Nixes the Terms “Feminine Hygiene Products” and “Sanitary Napkins”
In an effort to change perception that it is “unclean” to menstruate, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will introduce new terminology.
CDC: 1 in 5 Pregnant Women Are Ignored, Mistreated, Discriminated Against
And that figure jumps up when it comes to Black and Hispanic patients, who bear the brunt of poor prenatal and delivery care.
A Woman-Led CVS Makes Big Move to Drop Prices on Tampons and Pay ‘Pink Tax’
The pharmacy chain is joining the larger effort to close the cost gap between women’s and men’s personal care products.
Walmart Wants More Women and Minority Groups in Clinical Trials
The retail giant says it hopes to diversify medical research and improve health equity for Americans.