Why Mississippi Must Do More for Black Moms and Babies
By Linda Dixon, MCJ Director, Health Justice Campaign During National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, it is important to remember that Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the nation. […]
Road to Open Enrollment: Understanding Medicaid and CHIP Benefits
The Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ), in partnership with TrueCare, will host a special event for expectant mothers, mothers/caregivers with children under the age of one. The event will connect […]
A Crisis That Calls for a Layered Approach: Why Mississippi Must Empower Certified Nurse Midwives
By Harya Tarekegn, MCJ Director of Policy and Advocacy As Mississippi’s maternal health crisis continues, a response to rising infant mortality rates and persistent gaps in prenatal, delivery, and postnatal […]
Beyond the First 60 Days: Closing the Gap in Postpartum Care Access
By Erinn Funches, MCJ Community Organizer, Health Justice Women and babies are dying at an alarming rate in Mississippi. One major factor contributing to this crisis is the high number […]