Health Activist Biweekly | October 24, 2018
How a CMU undergrad saved hundreds of lives in Puerto Rico, best coverage of maternal health in US & more
Health Activist Biweekly
October 24, 2018
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Maternal Mortality News
Bipartisan group of senators ask Trump to increase focus on maternal deaths | The Hill
A guide to the best coverage of maternal health and mortality in the US | Public Source
Maternal deaths rate are a national shame. It's time to do more to help new mothers. | USA Today
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