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          The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

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We are working to eliminate disparities in maternal health across California. We focus on improving outcomes by race, geography, and income — documenting inequities in care quality and access while identifying and supporting community-led solutions.

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    CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California

    Eight visionary organizations are partnering with the California Health Care Foundation to create a safer, stronger health system for Black Californians.

    November 15, 2024
    Health Equity
    Angela Sojobi

    Diverse Maternity Care Workforce Essential to Advance Birth Equity

    March 14, 2024
    Health Workforce
    Midwife Kimberly Durdin smiling with second time mom after the birth of her baby at Kindred Space LA Birth Center in South Los Angeles.

    Advancing Midwifery and Birth Equity in California

    February 1, 2023
    Maternal Care
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    Black Maternal Health Crisis Requires Support for Black Health Care Workers

    June 23, 2023
    Health Workforce
    Anna King

    How We Can Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Mental Health

    July 12, 2024
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    Maternity Care in California Almanac — 2023 Edition

    Maternity Care in California: Delivering the Data provides an overview of the delivery of maternity care in California, using the most recent data. When available, comparisons of California data to national averages, as well as metrics by race/ethnicity and trend data, are provided.

    December 4, 2023
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    Quality of Care: Maternal Health and Childbirth Almanac — 2023 Edition

    While California continues to make progress on the quality of care provided to women during their pregnancies and deliveries, there is room for improvement. This set of quality measures focuses on maternal health and childbirth.

    December 15, 2023
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    Kimberly Seals Allers
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    Shifting the Narrative About Black Birthing Experiences

    A conversation with birth equity advocate Kimberly Seals Allers about improving maternity care for Black women and birthing people.

    February 6, 2025
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    Listening to Community Voices: A Health Plan’s Approach to Reduce Racial Disparities in Maternity Care

    Through a structured process with providers, health plan members, and CBOs, Molina Healthcare identified three lessons that might help other organizations collaborating with communities on reducing racial disparities in maternal health care.

    February 5, 2025
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