Improving maternal and infant mortality rates and ways to reduce disparities, specifically in southeastern Pennsylvania, is the topic of a conference.
The important conversations around improving maternal mortality rates and infant mortality rates are continuing to grow. Those working on that very cause gathered Tuesday in Montgomery County to discuss the best ways to reduce disparities, specifically in Southeastern Pennsylvania, for a "Mother’s Alive" conference in Blue Bell.
"We have great data on how it can improve birth outcomes. We have great data on how it’s good for business," says Sara Jann Heinze, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Maternity Care Coalition. "It’s a really common-sense policy solution that Pennsylvania really needs to improve birth outcomes."MORE RELATED COVERAGE:Dr.
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