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Noon Wednesday: Bettering Black Maternal Health
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Dr. Jasmine Zapata discusses Black maternal health and infant deaths.
The National Institutes of Health has recognized this week to be Black Maternal Health Week. In Wisconsin infant deaths are three times higher for Black babies than for white, according to most recent health data, and state health professionals are working hard to combat negative outcomes for Black mothers and newborns. Joining us to talk about her work in this field is Dr. Jasmine Zapata.
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Here and Now
Noon Wednesday: Bettering Black Maternal Health
Clip: Season 1900 Episode 1940 | 13m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
The National Institutes of Health has recognized this week to be Black Maternal Health Week. In Wisconsin infant deaths are three times higher for Black babies than for white, according to most recent health data, and state health professionals are working hard to combat negative outcomes for Black mothers and newborns. Joining us to talk about her work in this field is Dr. Jasmine Zapata.
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