PQCs in the News: CMQCC Receives Funding to Develop Evidence-based Strategies that Address Disparities in Maternal Health

California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative

“With this award, California will continue to address the egregious, disproportionate maternal mortality rates among women of color,” said Jennifer Siebel Newsom, first partner of California, in an HRSA announcement about the award. “We must ensure all mothers and birthing people can safely and equitably receive the care they need.” 

Read the full article at the NJ Spotlight News: Stanford Medicine-based group receives $10 million to improve maternal health

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