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White doctor touching Black pregnant woman's belly.

ENDANGERED: Hospital systems ‘don’t take our pain seriously,’ say Black Iowans

Black Iowa women say hospital systems failed them during their pregnancies and the births of their children.

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ENDANGERED: Racism in Maternity Care

A growing number of Black Iowa doulas stand in the gap for Black birthing people who face 'staggering' maternal health disparities.

Breaking the Silence: Combating medical gaslighting
The Power of Sanctuary

Iowa Author Tony Wilson explores the concept of creating "Sanctuary" in our lives with this exclusive piece in Black Iowa News.

Mayo Clinic expert addresses cancer disparities during Black Family Cancer Awareness Week

Learn more about Black Family Cancer Awareness Week. Experts say prevention, screenings and participation in clinical trials are needed.

Black Women 4 Healthy Living brings attention to Black health

Black Women 4 Healthy Living will hold a blood drive for sickle cell disease on May 4 at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines.

Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies

Mayo Clinic Minute: It's that time of the year. Are you prepared to deal with spring pollen and allergies? Find out how.

Endometriosis awareness: More OB-GYN specialists, care needed

Iowa needs more OB-GYN specialists in the state to help the women who need it. The lack of care is a real problem.

National Colorectal Awareness Month
I delayed my colonoscopy during the coronavirus pandemic: Don't make the same mistake

A 20-minute colonoscopy could help you avoid a scary diagnosis in your future. Don't delay or skip your colonoscopy.

Black woman at doc appt.
Iowa Cancer Consortium releases 5-year plan, focused on improving health equity, prevention

A statewide comprehensive cancer coalition released its five-year plan to reduce cancer, the second leading cause of death in the state.