[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Black women having babies are at an increased risk of death, according to the CDC. That maternal mortality has a growing number of Black women turning to doulas. More Black women are using doulas to overcome disparities in health care. Natasha Brereton is a busy mom of 15-month-old twins. When her…
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A student organization at Jefferson University aims to increase the number of Black doctors. Dressing for success, these second-year medical students at Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College are members of Black Men in White Coats. “With the intention of trying to increase the number of Black men going into the field…
[ad_1] Here’s why African Americans are more likely to suffer a stroke Here’s why African Americans are more likely to suffer a stroke 02:28 Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, according to the CDC. A stroke occurs when blood supply in the brain gets suddenly blocked or when a blood…
