Black women in New York State are five times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the New York State health department.
Dr. Thomasena Ellison, associate director of Gynecology at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn, joined NY1 anchor Rocco Vertuccio on “News All Day” to discuss some of the factors impacting Black maternal health.
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