Health Equity

The Moment is Now: Congress Must Take Steps to Address the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Abstract: In collaboration with various organizations, this blog explains a new letter released by 200+ groups urging Congress to address the maternal health crisis in our country.

Publication: Community Catalyst

Date Published: August 17, 2021

Author(s): Eva Marie Stahl

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This analysis of California’s state budget from 2007 to 2018 finds that to ensure the long-term health of the state, California needs to eliminate health care waste and direct the savings toward increased funding for programs that improve community conditions—like public education, public health, housing assistance, food assistance, and income support.