Article features Abike James, MD, Sarita Sonalkar, MD, and Sindhu Srinivas, MD.
Nicole Fullerton for Penn Medicine News: “For the past several years, Penn Medicine has been taking bold action to reverse maternal health disparities. In the United States, Black women are approximately three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In addition to higher maternal mortality rates, low-income women and women of color face disparities when accessing key preventive obstetric and gynecologic health services, including screenings, immunizations, contraception, and specialized care.
“As a national leader in obstetrical care, Penn Medicine is taking steps to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce racial and ethnic disparities with a multi-pronged approach that encompasses research, clinical care, and community engagement. For example, a new national March of Dimes research center led by Penn is one of the latest drivers of new research to improve Black maternal health.
“Now, three Penn Medicine groups involved in these efforts have been recognized for their work.”