California SCR9 proclaims January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.

California SCR9 proclaims January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight efforts to improve maternal health and address disparities. The resolution emphasizes the need for continued improvement in maternal health, particularly for Black women, who face higher mortality rates. It calls for enhanced screening for mental health conditions, substance use, and adverse childhood experiences, and highlights the importance of coordinated care and access to maternity services.

California SCR9 proclaims January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.

California SCR9 proclaims January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight efforts to improve maternal health and address disparities. The resolution emphasizes the need for continued improvement in maternal health, particularly for Black women, who face higher mortality rates. It calls for enhanced screening for mental health conditions, substance use, and adverse childhood experiences, and highlights the importance of coordinated care and access to maternity services.