MHMH PDX Health Corner: April 2026

HEALTH CORNER: APRIL 2026 Hey girl, Hey— It’s April!April 11–17 marks Black Maternal Health Week. This week centers on the experiences of Black mothers and birthing people. Across the United States, Black women face higher rates of pregnancy complications and maternal death than other groups, even when income and education are similar. Researchers continue to point to unequal access to care, bias in healthcare systems, and long-standing structural barriers. The picture in Oregon shows similar...