In response to the California Maternal Health Blueprint aimed at reducing maternal mortality, several maternal health organizations and advocates are urging the state surgeon general to suspend the plan, citing concerns that it fails to address systemic racism as a root cause of maternal health inequities. The blueprint includes strategies such as having individuals fill out a risk assessment questionnaire before pregnancy, but critics argue that it places undue burden on individuals and lacks evidence to support its approach. Advocates emphasize the need to address racial disparities in healthcare and discrimination experienced by patients to effectively improve maternal health outcomes.
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Arkansas State Police arrest suspect in Devil’s Den State Park double homicide
James Andrew McGann, 28, was arrested by Arkansas State Police for the capital murder of Clinton and Cristen Brink, who were killed while hiking with their two daughters at Devil's Den State Park. The couple's family stated they died heroes, protecting their children, while police continue to investigate the motive behind the attack. Want More Context? 🔎
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