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Maternal Health Awareness Day Designated to Combat High Mortality and Disparities

The Senate designates January 23rd as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight the alarmingly high maternal mortality rates in the US, where over 80% of related deaths are preventable. The resolution supports raising public awareness about severe health disparities, particularly affecting Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native individuals, and those in rural areas. This action encourages federal and local efforts to improve maternal safety, ensure respectful care, and eliminate systemic inequities in maternity services.
Key points
Designates January 23rd as Maternal Health Awareness Day to focus national attention on improving maternal safety and quality of care.
Highlights that over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, urging better patient and provider education and intervention.
Supports initiatives aimed at eliminating racial and geographic disparities in access to equitable and respectful maternity care practices.
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A resolution designating January 23, 2023, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
Print number: SRES 12
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-01-23