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Advocate La’Tasha Mayes Fights Maternal Mortality Crisis

3/25/2025

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La’Tasha D. Mayes, a passionate advocate for maternal health, is making waves in Pennsylvania's state budget hearings. Focusing on the alarming rates of maternal mortality among Black mothers, she presses state officials for effective solutions. As a co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Mayes is determined to tackle healthcare disparities and champion vital legislative reforms for mothers in need.

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La’Tasha D. Mayes, a passionate advocate for maternal health, is making waves in Pennsylvania's state budget hearings. Focusing on the alarming rates of maternal mortality among Black mothers, she presses state officials for effective solutions. As a co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Mayes is determined to tackle healthcare disparities and champion vital legislative reforms for mothers in need.