January 23, 2024
On Maternal Health Awareness Day, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community recognize the urgent need to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce racial/ethnic disparities across Pennsylvania.
"Pennsylvania health care providers, policymakers, and stakeholders must work together to ensure that high-quality and equitable maternal care is accessible throughout the commonwealth," HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings said. "HAP and Pennsylvania's hospitals are committed to being key partners in strengthening maternal health throughout the continuum of care."
Here are five takeaways for maternal health day:
Recently, HAP’s Board of Directors identified maternal health as a priority area of focus for quality improvement efforts and public policy. HAP has created a member Taskforce on Maternal and Infant Health, to guide these critical initiatives.
Learn more about our maternal health priorities online.
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