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Cook County invests $1 million in first-ever doula program

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Cook County is taking a major step toward addressing maternal mortality rates with a $1 million investment in its first-ever doula program.

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Chicago Sun Times

Cook County launches free doula program

Cook County’s public health system is launching free doula services for pregnant patients to help reduce health disparities.Nearly 1,000 mostly Black or Latina patients at Cook County Health are pregnant, and they will be offered a choice to have a doula support and advocate for them before, during and after labor.“This program is a direct response to the stark and unacceptable disparities in maternal health that have plagued Black women for far…

3 months ago·Chicago, United States

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WFLD

Cook County invests $1 million in first-ever doula program

Cook County is taking a major step toward addressing maternal mortality rates with a $1 million investment in its first-ever doula program.

3 months ago·Chicago, United States

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BOTWC

‘Dads to Doulas’ Program Is Empowering Black Men With Tools to Support the Birthing Process - Because of Them We Can

They’re hoping to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rates in the Black community! Brad Edwards is the founder of “Dads to Doulas,” a program he created after he experienced an unimaginable loss, Black Enterprise reports. In 2017, Edwards was an expectant father of twin boys, but complications in the pregnancy resulted in both of the babies being stillborn, a tragedy that took Edwards a long time to process. “I held any of the emotions I …

3 months ago

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Ashley County Ledger

UAMS Healthy Start Program To Extend Into Ashley County

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will expand its Healthy Start program to Ashley, Ouachita, and Union counties this fall, providing essential prenatal care services to women and families in south Arkansas.

3 months ago·Ashley County, United States

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