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To wrap up Women's Health Week, doctors are urging women to take stock of their mental health. Dr. Sharon Eloranta, medical director at the Washington Health Alliance, said COVID-19 was hard for everyone and led to a drop in health screenings. ...
Two groups are working to create equal opportunities for Black and Latina women in the trucking industry. The Truist Foundation has pledged $1.5 million to the Accion Opportunity Fund to support the Down Payment Assistance Program, which aims to empower minority women by helping them become first-time truck owners and entrepreneurs. Luz Urrutia, CEO of the Accion Opportunity Fund, said the step is crucial in bridging the equity gap for underrepresented groups. ...
A 2023 report from the state's Department of Health found discrimination was a probable circumstance in 46% of all pregnancy-related deaths in 2018.
New York taking steps to improve women's health during National Women's Health Week New York State
This week is National Women's Health Week, and New York is taking steps to improve women's health. The New York state Legislature has passed numerous bills to strengthen reproductive health and eliminate maternal health care inequities. A 2023 report from the state's Department of Health found discrimination was a probable circumstance in 46% of all pregnancy-related deaths in 2018. ...