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Closing the Gap: Addressing Black Maternal Mortality

An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.

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Combating the Black maternal health crisis: The vital role of doulas

Black maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States have reached alarming levels, revealing a profound and systemic disparity in health care outcomes. Nationally, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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9 Things Your Primary Care Doctor Knows (That the Internet Doesn’t)

Many people turn to the internet for health advice, but not all is reliable or accurate. That's why it's important to have a primary care physician who knows you and your medical history.

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Five Overlooked Screenings You Should Include on Your Preventive Care Checklist

Many people reserve visits to the doctor for times when they’re sick — but if you aren’t proactive about your health, you could be missing out on important preventive care from your physician.

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5 Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical Exam

Communicating with your primary care physician helps you make good health decisions.

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BJC Hospitals Caring for Newborns Earn Safe Sleep Designation

The statistics are devastating: Sudden unexpected infant death is the No. 1 cause of death in babies age 29 days to 1 year old.

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‘Crazy twists' and a special bond mark patient's transplant journey

Mitch Reynolds didn’t leave Barnes-Jewish Hospital alone on Feb. 8.