Health Policy
A Nod to “NAZ” and All Sickle Cell Warriors
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is categorized as an orphan disease in that it affects less than 200,000 persons. Â About 100,000 persons in the U.S. are affected of which 90%…
2024 Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood hosted the 4th Annual Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit in Joliet, IL on August 26, 2024. The Summit convened virtually and in-person with a wide array of community stakeholders including but not limited to doulas, midwives, obstetricians, health equity managers, and a variety of not-for-profits-many founded as a response to personal…