African American women are up to three times more likely to die of pregnancy related-causes than white women, and infant mortality in D.C. is among the highest in the nation. Read More: $27M gift to MedStar Health helps expand initiative to improve health of women, babies in DC
The health of mothers and infants is top of mind for advocates as COVID-19 poses a new, unexpected threat to maternal care in the United States. During this unprecedented time, the mental health of new mothers is of particular concern as the number of postpartum depression cases are on the rise. Read More: Washington Post Live: Maternal Health in America
The Clark Parent & Child Network at Children’s National Hospital, honoring an investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, will focus on the health and well-being of expectant mothers and children up to age 3. Read More: Children’s National Hospital creates community network to address racial health disparities for young children and families
Philanthropic investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation to support building a holistic and integrated care model for D.C. mothers and young children Read More: Historic Philanthropic Commitment Will Enable MedStar Health to Address High Mortality Rates Among Mothers and Children in Washington, D.C.
