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Improving health outcomes for Black mothers in Arizona
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Improving health outcomes for Black mothers in Arizona

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Improving health outcomes for Black mothers in Arizona

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-04-15T11:04:50-07:00April 15th, 2022|Prevention|

For Black women, the risk of morbidity and death during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum is up to three times greater than for white women. That’s why the ADHS is working to educate health care providers and family members during National Black Maternal Health Week, from April 11-17. The health issues for Black women during and [...]

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ADHS Programs and Services Help to Increase Rates of Healthy Pregnancies
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ADHS Programs and Services Help to Increase Rates of Healthy Pregnancies

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ADHS Programs and Services Help to Increase Rates of Healthy Pregnancies

By Cara Christ|2017-11-17T08:52:15-07:00November 17th, 2017|Prevention|

Every year the March of Dimes releases grades based on the final National Center for Health Statistics data. Arizona received a “B” grade for the 2017 Premature Birth Report Card. While the preterm birth rate worsened in 43 states in 2016, the rate remained the same in Arizona. A premature birth is defined as the [...]

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