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Black Maternal Health

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A pregnant Black woman stands in a desolate urban area, looking towards a distant, dimly lit maternity clinic, symbolizing the struggle for healthcare access.
Cosmos & Space

Maternity deserts worsen Black maternal health crisis

From 2016 to 2020, Black women in Harris County faced the nation's highest pregnancy-related death rate: 83.

Marcus Cole·June 19, 2026