Special OB-GYN grand rounds to focus on Black maternal mortality
African American women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women.
Research shows that new mothers are often at risk for serious – and sometimes life-threatening – complications after giving birth. But minority populations, specifically African American women, are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
To offer a personal perspective on this alarming issue, Anthony Wallace Jr., who lost his wife, Chaniece Wallace, M.D., from a pregnancy complication, will address USA Health staff and medical students during an OB-GYN grand rounds presentation on Friday, March 29, at 7:30 a.m., in the Atlantis Room at Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
The lecture, sponsored by the Mobile Metropolitan Medical Society (MMMS), will address Black maternal mortality.
While there is no charge to attend, guests are asked to sign up so there will be enough chairs and breakfast available for everyone.
For those who cannot attend in person, they may register for the lecture on Zoom.
Another opportunity to hear Wallace speak will be on Thursday, March 28, when he will offer a presentation for University Hospital staff and College of Nursing students at a brown bag lunch event in the second floor conference room at University Hospital.
