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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2026-04-08 > black-maternal-health-is-the-focus-of-a-walk-a-thon-saturday

Black maternal health is the focus of a walk-a-thon Saturday

2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (283+ words) Each year, the Healthy Baby Network holds a Black Maternal Health Walk-A-Thon to raise awareness about the Black birthing experience, to provide various resources for families, and to build community. This year's event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at…...

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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2025-12-01 > brouk-plans-to-focus-on-black-maternal-health-in-the-coming-legislative-session

Brouk plans to focus on Black maternal health in the coming legislative session

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (247+ words) Despite the strides New York has made in supporting maternal health, state leaders said there's still more work to be done. "When we say there's not significant improvement, we're saying that we're not doing a better job at saving mother's…...

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wxxinews.org > show > connections > 2025-10-13 > understanding-breast-cancer-risk-screening-and-proposed-legislation

Understanding breast cancer: risk, screening, and proposed legislation

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (123+ words) In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/13/25, we sit down breast cancer experts and a survivor to talk about the latest in screening guidelines. Every October, the color pink can be seen on products and websites with…...

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wxxinews.org > show > connections > 2025-05-16 > the-role-of-doulas-in-black-maternal-health

The role of doulas in Black maternal health

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (155+ words) In the first hour of "Connections" on 5/16/25, guest host Racquel Stephen leads a conversation with local doulas and an OB/GYN about how they are addressing disparities in Black maternal health. The role of doulas in Black maternal health Black…...