271: Minnesota Eyes Maternal Disparities

Dr. Brooke Cunningham, Assistant Commissioner for the Health Equity Bureau with the Minnesota Department of Health, details a report that examined maternal deaths from 2017 to 2018; an ASTHO blog article explains how states and the federal government have taken steps to improve health outcomes for pregnant people; Maggie Davis, ASTHO's Director of State Health Policy, explains a new report to help agencies better serve pregnant people and infants during a crisis; and ASTHO examines the value of primary care offices in a conversation with Alisa Druzba, the Chair of the Primary Care Office National Committee. Minnesota Department of Health News Release: First-ever Minnesota maternal mortality report reveals opportunities to prevent maternal deaths ASTHO Blog Article: Leveraging State and Federal Policy to Reduce Maternal Illness and Death ASTHO Webpage: Considerations for Maternal Child Health Policies and Public Health Emergencies ASTHO Webpage: National Preparedness Month Webinar Series ASTHO Blog Article: State Primary Care Offices Expand Access to Care and Improve Health Equity