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Funding Cuts Threaten Vital Maternal Health for Black Mothers

4/19/2025

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Eboni Tomasek's joy of welcoming her son, Ezekiel, was overshadowed by delays in her hospital discharge, stemming from high blood pressure and feelings of neglect, raising concerns of racial bias. While Santa Clara County's Black Infant Health program has made strides in maternal health, looming federal funding cuts jeopardize its vital services, potentially endangering Black mothers' lives.

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Eboni Tomasek's joy of welcoming her son, Ezekiel, was overshadowed by delays in her hospital discharge, stemming from high blood pressure and feelings of neglect, raising concerns of racial bias. While Santa Clara County's Black Infant Health program has made strides in maternal health, looming federal funding cuts jeopardize its vital services, potentially endangering Black mothers' lives.