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“The congenital syphilis crisis in the United States has skyrocketed at a heartbreaking rate,” said CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry.

Rising Cases of Congenital Syphilis in Newborns Highlight Need for Timely Testing and Treatment

by Breanna Reeves November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

In 2020, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data found that Black and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander women experienced some of the highest rates of stillbirth, more than twice the rate of white women.

New Law in California Protects Employees Experiencing Reproductive Loss

by Breanna Reeves November 7, 2023November 8, 2023

Black women have the highest death rate from breast cancer. Researchers partially attribute this to the fact that about one in five Black women with breast cancer have triple-negative breast cancer, which is more than any other racial or ethnic group.

Personalized Breast Cancer Screening for Black Women

by Breanna Reeves October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

Childhood oral care lays the foundation for a lifetime of good dental health.

Little Teeth, Big Responsibility: Raising Awareness for Children’s Oral Care

by ievoice October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

As part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to address the worsening opioid crisis across the state, California State University and Community College campuses are now required to have fentanyl testing strips available at campus health centers.

California Campuses to Provide Fentanyl Testing Strips Amid Opioid Crisis

by Breanna Reeves October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

More than 48,000 Americans died of suicide in 2021.

Out of the Darkness: Suicide Prevention– Destigmatizing the Struggle

by Breanna Reeves September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

A pedestrian walks down Riverside Avenue in Rialto on September 5, 2023. This summer, excessive heat warnings were issued across eight counties in California, including Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Temperatures rose to three digit numbers, ranging from 101 degrees to 114 degrees in both regions.

Consequences of Extreme Heat

by Breanna Reeves September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

The FDA’s approval of updated booster shots comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise across the U.S. with the spread of new Omicron variants.

Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Available Soon

by Breanna Reeves September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

More than 2,400 respondents completed the Porter Novelli View Moms survey which was conducted from April 24 through 30, 2023 by Porter Novelli. According to CDC findings, mistreatment during maternity care was higher among Black (30%), Hispanic (29%), and multiracial (27%) women.

Black-Led Community-Based Organizations Responding to Needs of Pregnant Women

by Breanna Reeves August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

Of those who have lost their Medi-Cal benefits under the redetermination process so far, residents of colors make up the majority.

Don’t Get Caught Uncovered Due to Medi-Cal Unwinding: Know and Exercise Your Options

by Breanna Reeves August 28, 2023August 28, 2023