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Black Maternal Health Week at Cedars-Sinai: A Patient's Journey on the Path to Pregnancy - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (801+ words) Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she was one of 10 children and recalls her large, close-knit circle of relatives was the center of her world. But when the former collegiate long-distance runner struggled to conceive,…...
I Was in Labor for Two Days'and Didn't Know It: Why Speaking Up Can Save Black Mothers - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1108+ words) During Black Maternal Health Week, we need to focus on moving from crisis to care. Real change begins when we give power back to the community. We're acknowledging Black Maternal Health Week, and the timing couldn't be better. We know…...
Women's Participation in Clinical Trials Remains Low - Black Doctor - Where Culture Meets Care
3+ week, 2+ day ago (591+ words) Many women's health issues are not being studied, and even when women are aware that clinical trials exist, awareness does not automatically translate into participation. Aside from concerns about trial safety, women may not have the time to commit to…...