Work Shows Progress, But Not for Everyone

While concerted effort has lowered the rate across the state, infant and maternal mortality for Black communities remains more than double the state rate and for Latino women also high. As Ohio Capital Journal learned, it's not just a matter of access to facilities, although hospital closures do add to it. Provider 'insensitivity' also plays a large role. Women are simply not listened to, their reports of symptoms not taken seriously. This year's budget cuts funding even more, compared to last year, and one bill that might make a difference remains 'unread' in committee.