A Resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize all the women who die from complications of pregnancy or childbirth.
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Overview
This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to recognize the women who die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. The resolution highlights the concerning rise in maternal mortality rates in the United States, particularly among Black women, and references existing state and national efforts to investigate and prevent these deaths, including the Maternal Mortality Review Committee and the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus.
Key provisions
- Designates January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes women who die from pregnancy-related complications.
- Acknowledges the increasing maternal mortality rate in the United States.
- Highlights disparities in maternal mortality rates among different racial and ethnic groups, particularly Black women.
- References the Maternal Mortality Review Committee and Act 24 of 2018.
- Mentions the formation of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus.
Who is affected
- Women who die during pregnancy or childbirth.
- Black women in Pennsylvania.
- Healthcare professionals.
- Pennsylvania residents.
- The general public
Notable changes
- Designates a specific day to raise awareness about maternal health.
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Jose Giral
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