African American doctor consults pregnant woman in clinic. Smile, talk about maternal health, wellness. Black physician gives prenatal care advice to future mother. Expecting woman holds belly
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Houston’s Maternal Health Wake-Up Call: How Legacy Community Health Is Helping Black Mothers Be Seen, Heard, and Protected
Houston’s reputation as a world-class medical city is being challenged by a stark reality: Black mothers in Harris County face dramatically higher maternal mortality rates, highlighting urgent disparities in access, continuity, and equity in maternal care.
