Join the AHA and its American Organization for Nursing Leadership April 7 at 1 p.m. ET for a panel discussion on ways to identify and address inequities in maternal care, empower women of color and create solutions to improve maternal health equity.

Panelists include leaders from UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, March of Dimes, Ancient Song Doula Services, and Changing Women Initiative.

The event is part of the AHA’s celebration of Black Maternal Health Week and National Minority Health Month. Register here. To learn more ways to help mothers, see five takeaways from the recent 2020 Mom’s Maternal and Mental Health forum.  

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