Podcasts about mortality rates

In this epic debate, Chris Kirkpatrick @LIFE180 and James Barber @OregonCashFlowPro go head-to-head to argue the risks, rewards, and realities of using IUL vs whole life for Infinite Banking. They don't just argue theory — they break down a real IUL policy illustration and analyze the numbers. This is the most detailed and honest conversation on the internet about IUL vs Whole Life.Want Us To Review Your Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-reviewWant To Start Infinite Banking? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarity Want FREE Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vault00:00 Intro02:46 Understanding Policy Design and Performance06:08 The Role of Market Conditions in Policy Success09:00 The Misrepresentation of IULs12:03 Aligning Financial Products with Values15:11 The Importance of Proper Policy Design18:04 The Future of IULs and Whole Life Policies20:57 Navigating the Life Insurance Landscape38:11 Understanding Cap Rates and Product Variability39:50 The Impact of Policy Timing on Returns42:07 Mortality Rates and Dividend Adjustments44:34 Whole Life vs. IUL: A Comparative Analysis52:08 Investment Philosophy: IUL as a De-risking Tool54:31 Bond Alternatives and Market Exposure01:01:56 Understanding Borrowing Costs in Life Insurance Policies01:04:35 The Role of Whole Life and IUL in Financial Strategy01:06:52 Income Projections and the Risks of Life Insurance Products01:09:03 Debating IUL vs Whole Life: Key Arguments and Counterarguments01:12:50 Regulatory Changes and Their Impact on Life Insurance Products01:16:00 Philosophical Perspectives on Life Insurance as an Investment01:20:54 Final Thoughts on IUL and Whole Life StrategiesDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice.Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

The sobering festive season road accident figures released by the Transport Minister were a stark reminder that for many, our festive season is anything but. Road accidents are but one of the December/January heightened mortality risks including:Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.2 million British Columbians (and growing) are on wait lists to see a medical specialist. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Dr. Robert Carruthers how this affects the delivery of health care in the province.Recorded: February 10, 2025

When it comes to infant mortality, the United States ranks 54th in the world. That's about three times that of Japan, Singapore or Slovenia. Within the U.S., Ohio is in the bottom 25 percent of all states. Hamilton County was even worse until it started working on saving newborns a decade ago. Paul Solman went there to find out how they've done it. It's part of our coverage of Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When it comes to infant mortality, the United States ranks 54th in the world. That's about three times that of Japan, Singapore or Slovenia. Within the U.S., Ohio is in the bottom 25 percent of all states. Hamilton County was even worse until it started working on saving newborns a decade ago. Paul Solman went there to find out how they've done it. It's part of our coverage of Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in her dissent on the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action in 2023, cited a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) concluding that black infants are more likely to survive if they are cared for by black doctors than white doctors. But a recent study using the same data suggests that race was not the real factor. This week, Naomi and Ian are joined by George J. Borjas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Professor of Economics and Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, to discuss his recent paper co-authored with Robert VerBruggen, “Do Black Newborns Fare Better with Black Doctors? The Limits of Measuring Racial Concordance.” Originally part of a project analyzing the fragility of empirical findings in social science, George's study reanalyzes the same data used in the PNAS study to see whether the same result emerged. He and VerBruggen found that if the data is adjusted for low birthweight, the correlation between race of the doctor and infant survival disappeared. Their research has now been published by the National Academy of Sciences. George discusses how the narrative about the original study persists even when new data has called it into question. Resources● Do Black Newborns Fare Better with Black Doctors? The Limits of Measuring Racial Concordance | George J. Borjas and Robert VerBruggen ● Are Black Newborns More Likely to Survive with Black Doctors? | George J. Borjas and Robert VerBruggenShow Notes● 00:47 | How did you become interested in the topic of mortality rates among black newborns? What did you find in your study?● 05:50 | Why did your study find different results using the same data as the earlier one?● 07:57 | Why did the original authors not include low birthweight as a factor in their study?● 08:48 | What did you find about the distribution of doctors to women whose infants had low birthweight?● 11:01 | Have you shared this new finding with the original authors of the study?● 13:35 | Given that low birthweight is a universally accepted factor in infant mortality, are you surprised that the original result that black infants do better when they are matched with black doctors was so widely accepted?● 17:17 | Has your study received the same kind of attention as the original study?● 18:40 | Can we empirically answer the question of whether the specialties of doctors and their respective races is the driver of better results for black infants, rather than just the race itself?

Ohio's infant mortality rate has improved slightly in the past decade. But Black babies in the state are dying at a rate more than twice as high as white infants.

Reproductive rights are front and center as the election enters its home stretch, more than two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Despite the state bans that followed the Supreme Court ruling, the number of abortions has actually gone up. At the same time, infant mortality has been on the rise. John Yang speaks with The 19th's reproductive health reporter Shefali Luthra for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Reproductive rights are front and center as the election enters its home stretch, more than two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Despite the state bans that followed the Supreme Court ruling, the number of abortions has actually gone up. At the same time, infant mortality has been on the rise. John Yang speaks with The 19th's reproductive health reporter Shefali Luthra for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Why did the bacterium cross the road? To get to the Join the Docs podcast, of course! In this infectiously funny episode, Dr. Nigel Guest, our ever-curious family practitioner, sits down with none other than Yersinia pestis, the infamous bacterium behind the bubonic plague (). With a twinkle in his eye and a stethoscope around his neck, Dr. Guest dives into a conversation that's as infectious as it is informative, exploring the historical havoc wreaked by this notorious, nasty microbe.Ever wondered what it's like to be the life of the pandemic party? Yersinia pestis, doesn't hold back. Reflecting on its "achievements" with a mix of pride and humour, Yersinia boasts about its role in various outbreaks, including the infamous Black Death. "I was the original person to go viral ," the bacterium recounts its glory days, clearly demonstrating it does not know the difference between a virus and a bacterium butspreading faster than a juicy piece of gossip in a small town, and chuckles about its current status in the microbial hall of shame—er, fame.How does one bacterium manage to stay plague-fully relevant for centuries? Yersinia pestis attributes its longevity to a combination of adaptability and a flair for the dramatic. "I've always known how to make an entrance," it says with a wink, "and let's face it, who doesn't love a good comeback story?" The conversation takes a turn for the hilarious as Yersinia shares anecdotes from its plaguey past, including a particularly memorable stint in 14th-century Europe.Is it possible to make a deadly pathogen sound charming? Dr. Nigel Guest certainly thinks so, as he navigates the interview with the skill of a seasoned talk show host. "You've certainly left your mark on history," he says, barely suppressing a chuckle. Yersinia responds with a mischievous grin, "Well, you know what they say, go big or go home!" The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion on modern medicine and the bacterium's current status, proving that even the most sinister microbes can have a sense of humour.This episode is a rollicking, germ-spreading ride through time, disease, and laughter, guaranteed to leave you both educated and entertained. So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to laugh your way through the plagues of infectious history with Dr. Nigel Guest and the ever-entertaining Yersinia pestis.—--DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed on Join the Docs are those of Dr. Nigel Guest, Jonathan Sackier and other people on our show. Be aware that Join the Docs is not intended to be medical advice, it is for information and entertainment purposes only - please, always take any health concerns to your doctor or other healthcare provider. We respect the privacy of patients and never identify individuals unless they have consented. We may change details, dates, place names and so on to protect privacy. Listening to Join the Docs, interacting on our social media, emailing or writing to us does not establish a doctor patient relationship.To Contact Us: For a deeper dive on this episode's issue, merchandise and exclusive content, head to www.jointhedocs.comFollow us on youtube.com/JoinTheDocs Follow us on instgram.com/JoinTheDocsFollow us on tiktok.com/JoinTheDocsFollow us on: facebok.com/JoinTheDocsFollow us on: x.com/JoinTheDocs

Dr. Larkins Pettigrew will call in to discuss the alarming rise in infant mortality rates,

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode951. In this episode, I'll discuss how getting the depth of sedation correct in the ED might reduce mortality rates by half. The post 951: Getting the depth of sedation correct in the ED might reduce mortality rates by half appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode945. In this episode, I'll discuss how the use of dopamine for shock affects mortality rates. The post 945: How does the use of dopamine for shock affect mortality rates? appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

Native Americans have the highest mortality rates of any racial group in the country. We'll hear how simple fixes helped one doctor save her patients' lives. Plus, where is the hottest place in Arizona? When was our hottest day? the answers may surprise you. That and more on The Show.

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Hackers leak Ticketmaster print-at-home tickets https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-39-000-print-at-home-ticketmaster-tickets-for-154-events/   Ransomware increases hospital mortality rates https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4579292 https://news.risky.biz/risky-biz-news-ransomware-attacks-increase-hospital-mortality-rates/ https://flyfreshflight.com/can-i-bring-a-parachute-on-a-plane/    Child abusers unmasked through data dumps https://therecord.media/stolen-credentials-csam-unmasked-report  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/alleged-child-sex-abuser-caught-after-tip-burglar-flna2D11783622  Wes Watson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3POj1PXE4    2024 Summer Olympics https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonpu/2024/07/09/what-is-new-olympic-sport-breaking/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Ryan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanulr/

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: Ransomware attacks increase hospital mortality rates

The health sector is reporting frustration and exhaustion at unchanging mortality rates for babies and mothers. In the 16th perinatal and maternal mortality review the authors ask why their previous recommendations haven't been implemented. The review chair John Tait spoke to Ingrid Hipikiss.

he US has been portrayed as in the grip of a maternal mortality crisis. In contrast to most other developed nations, the rate of maternal deaths in the US has been going up since the early 2000s. But why? With the help of Saloni Dattani, a researcher at Our World in Data, Tim Harford explores how a gradual change in the way the data was gathered lies at the heart of the problem. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Debbie Richford Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Series Producer: Tom Colls Sound Mix: Emma Harth Editor: Richard Vadon

Black infants in Philadelphia are more likely to die within the first year of their lives than babies of other races or ethnicities. In order to help reduce these high infant mortality rates, the city is launching Philly Joy Bank, a guaranteed income pilot program for 250 pregnant Philadelphians. Last spring, host Trenae Nuri talked with Dr. Stacey Kallem, pediatrician and director of the Division of Maternal, Child and Family Health at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Lydia Seymour, Community Action Network coordinator for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's division of Maternal, Child and Family Health, about how this pilot program will support expecting Philadelphians.  Find out more about the Philly Joy Bank program and how to apply. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 26th episode: Tecovas Babbel Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Community health reporter Sophia Paffenroth discusses with Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison a new law set to take effect July 1 that will provide more timely prenatal care via more easily accessed Medicaid health coverage. A majority of Mississippi births are covered by Medicaid, but delays in getting the coverage approval postpones prenatal care for many and negatively impacts the health of mothers and children.

Join Janice Robinson-Celeste, CEO of Successful Black Parenting magazine, as she engages in an insightful discussion with Mariah Oates, the Director of Communications and Development at Mamatoto Village. This livestream will delve into Mamatoto's "Letters to Black Mamas" campaign, which will be featured in the magazine's special Mother's Day edition. Discover the campaign's touching video that connects three generations of mothers, as they share their birthing experiences and the impacts of motherhood through diverse lenses. The conversation will also explore the rich collection of letters penned by Black mothers, addressing vital topics like self-care, queer mothering, and postpartum depression. Tune in to learn about Mamatoto Village's dedicated service to Black maternal health, their achievements, and how they honor the resilience and dedication of Black mothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backtalkshow/message

We're known for our medical center and health innovations here in H-Town, but recent headlines are making host Raheel Ramzanali question what's going at the med center. First, he's talking to Houston Chronicle health reporter Julian Gill about the Memorial Herman transplant scandal and what exactly happened with patients being taken off a donor database. Then, he's talking to Dr. Erica Giwa of Legacy Community Health about why black maternal mortality rates are so high in a city that is known for healthcare. Learn more: Julian Gill's reporting on the Memorial Herman transplant scandal  Help the Chronicle find patients impacted by the transplant scandal Learn more about Dr. Erica Giwa  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a podcast special episode that combines three segments of our ongoing coverage of health inequities, especially as it relates to Black and Brown women. In the first story (originally aired on episode one in January 2021) Dr. Autumn Brown speaks with women who have experienced the trauma many Black women face during the process of childbirth. She speaks with Marnie Jackson and Laba Williams, Executive Director of the Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative. In the second segment (originally aired on episode eight in August 2021) Britny Cordera explores the shared connections between Black and Native American women in their traditional birth practices and the practice of doulas. She speaks with Jaysha Lyons Echo Hawk, who is a two-spirit mother, birth worker, graduate student, and founder of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. They are an enrolled member of the Seminole Nation and descendant of the Pawnee, Iowa, Omaha, and Creek Tribes. Britny also speaks with Ziara Kyre York who was brought to this doula activism through the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor stories.Finally we hear from Dr. Jabraan Pasha whose story originally aired on episode 26 in February of 2023. Dr. Pasha reconnects our listeners to Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative. This time Omare Jimmerson is Executive Director, taking over that position in September of 2022. Before Joining TBEI she served as Deputy Director for Tulsa Parks. Dr. Pasha also speaks with doula Ashlee Wilson. Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich. Daryl Turner is our production intern.

Sir Angus Deaton is a British-American economist, and one of the world's most eminent in his profession. He was the sole recipient of the 2015 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, principally for his analysis of consumer demand, poverty, and welfare. But he is also among the world's most famous (perhaps even notorious) economists for the work he has done to shine a light on inequality in America.He is perhaps best known for his influential 2020 bestseller, Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism, co-authored with his wife Anne Case, who is likewise an eminent economist at Princeton University, where both are emeritus professors. They coined the term “deaths of despair” to highlight the rising mortality rates among white non-elderly Americans, a change largely due to a rise in drug and alcohol poisonings, suicide, and chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis.These rising mortality and morbidity rates, Case and Deaton further documented, accompanied increasing divergences between less-educated and well-educated Americans on other indicators of well-being including wages, labor force participation, marriage, social isolation, obesity, and pain – all of which, they concluded, pointed toward a rise in despair that was linked to broad social and economic trends.In this podcast discussion, Sir Angus Deaton discusses his new book, Economics in America: An Immigrant Economist Explores the Land of Inequality. He talks about his education in Britain, the work that led to his Nobel Prize, the impact of the Nobels on the economics profession, and the principal questions he has wrestled with as an economist in his adoptive country, the United States. He also discusses his theory that what has led the U.S. to become an outlier among developed countries in terms of its declining life expectancy (as well as other indications of a failure of social flourishing) rests principally with the decline in jobs for less-educated Americans. And, he posits, this decline has come about in response to globalization and technological change, exacerbated by what he calls “the grotesquely exorbitant cost of our healthcare system” as well as the country's fragmentary safety net.

Hello Interactors,We are fully into spring and that means a shift toward cartography. I'll be exploring how abstract symbols, lines, and colors can both represent and misrepresent people, politics, and the physical environment. Maps are tools of power and persuasion, which can shape perceptions of space and reality, influence behavior, and maintain or challenge social norms and power structures.Today's post bridges Winter's focus on human behavior with the maps, plans, and politics of cities. In this case, Los Angeles and their attempts at curbing rising traffic related fatalities through safer forms of transportation infrastructure…but not without a fight from some unlikely foes.Let's go…CURBSIDE CASUALTIES LEAD TO ASPHALT ACTIVISMAngelinos recently passed a controversial measure intended to save lives. It won 63 percent in favor to 37 percent opposed. Maybe it wasn't so controversial after all. Why should helping save children from being violently killed be controversial in the first place? And why were firefighters leading the charge to kill a measure that saves lives.Car collisions were the leading cause of death for children in Los Angeles County in 2022. Drug overdose and homicide have been in competition with ‘motor vehicle collisions' for the top kid-killer spot over the last few years. Drowning, another preventable killer my wife is focused on eradicating, was the number three killer in 2021.In January, the hyperlocal newsletter Crosstown reported data from the Los Angeles Police Department that 2023 was the “deadliest year on the roads in at least a decade, with 337 fatalities.”More than half of these were pedestrians. In 2022, 160 pedestrians died from being struck by a motor vehicle. It's been getting worse for some time.If you're not already depressed, this might push you over the edge. Hit and runs are also climbing.In October of 2022, the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department published the “Leading Causes of Death and Mortality Rates (per 100,000) by Age Group” in Los Angeles County from January to June for 2019 to 2022. During these years, of those aged 0-17, 73 have been killed by motor vehicles. In 2022, it was the number one killer.Alarmed by the trend, former Mayor Eric Garcetti formulated a “Mobility Plan 2035” in 2015 that “incorporates ‘complete streets' principles and lays the policy foundation for how future generations of Angelenos interact with their streets.” This follows California state's 2008 Complete Streets Act (AB 1358), which requires local jurisdictions to “plan for a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways, defined to include motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, seniors, movers of commercial goods, and users of public transportation, in a manner that is suitable to the rural, suburban or urban context.”The rise in traffic deaths reveals that the aspirational goals set in various levels of government often represent legal fictions—idealized plans that simplify complex issues, but don't always lead to action. These legal frameworks, while not intentionally misleading, can result in a disconnect between policy intentions and outcomes, promoting a status quo bias due to the complexities of change, systemic inertia, and established interests — including those of firefighters.But a group of citizen activists organized to bring action to the fiction and gain traction amidst the friction. They drew attention to the fact that although L.A. had laid out a progressive ‘complete streets' plan, they had only executed 5% since its inception nearly a decade ago. At that rate they calculated it would take 160 years to build a minimum network of safe streets. All the while hundreds upon thousands would die while the legal fiction would continued to paint a different picture.So, they devised Measure HLA, the Healthy Streets L.A. initiative, inspired by other cities to bring action to ‘complete streets' fiction. The measure states every time a street is resurfaced, any corresponding Network Mobility Plan improvements must be implemented. For example, if a street has been designated as a segment of a bike network and is due to be resurfaced, the city must install the protected bike lane (or other complete street infrastructure) needed to fulfill the city's Mobility Plan 2050. Common sense exceptions are included to ensure public works could still fix things like potholes, utility cuts, or emergency repairs.But installing 560 miles of pedestrian paths, 300 miles of enhanced transit lanes, 520 miles of bike lanes safe enough for an eight-year-old, 830 miles of neighborhood enhancements, and 800 miles of bike networks for all levels of cycling requires some sacrifices. Motorists will have to sacrifice space on roadways to accommodate these changes. In doing so many roads will be narrowed and speeds lowered thus sacrificing speed of vehicles.And this is where the firefighters come in. There's a common misperception among many firefighters and emergency responders that safe streets, that is slow streets, lead to slower response times resulting in people dying. The hundreds of people, including young people, they scrape off the pavement or extract from a car after being obliterated by a ton of metal charging at excessive speeds seem to be excluded from this calculus.It is true there was a time when speed bumps were added to slow speeding vehicles that also slowed first responders. But civil engineers and urban planners worked through these challenges and now speed cushions can be installed that permit fire trucks (and other large vehicles) to proceed through gaps in the speed bumps. There are also ways to design safe street networks in ways that allow speeding emergency vehicles to move quickly through road networks protected from or free of pedestrians and cyclists…and clogged traffic. In many cases, it's the same paths carved out of stalled traffic for buses.FIRST RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY OBJECTIONSThe Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) seemingly haven't gotten the memo from the Federal Highway Administration on how to calm traffic while not reducing response times. One LAFD Captain, Frank Lima, was quoted as saying “Firefighters are opposed to Measure HLA…[because] response times from 911 resources will increase…Every second in our profession means [life or death].” But Mr. Lima then exposes what is perhaps the true source of his opposition which is not related at all to his expertise or profession but likely a personal conviction.“It's going to hurt small businesses and it's going to take away parking spaces,” he said. “It's one of those projects that sounds good on paper, but when you put it in reality, it's going to have a negative impact.”He is right that legal fiction does sound good on paper, and on-street parking spaces may be taken away on some streets, but if done well other cities have shown small business improves as does property value. It turns out everybody wants to live on a safe and quiet street, expect maybe this LAFD Captain.Mr. Lima is also a member of the International Association of Firefighters and presumably the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 (UFLAC) who claim they spent $100,000 fighting this measure. Their president, Freddy Escobar, said Measure HLA “is full of lies…all these confusing lanes, dangerous bike lanes, pedestrian medians, and all the chaos - and nobody is using 'em." If that was extreme enough in his attempt to scare voters, he added, “If we pass HLA we're going to see chaos all over the city.”Not to be out done, the president of the California Professional Firefighters, Brian Rice, also revealed his personal convictions while presumably speaking on behalf of all California firefighters stating,"I hate to tell you men and women, California - and Los Angeles in particular - this is a car community. You may not like it, but it is."He then took a shot at bus drivers and riders who are stuck in traffic today but will benefit from bus priority signaling and bus only lanes as part of the complete streets plan. He asked,"Do you really think you're going to see buses go faster than 12 miles an hour?"And then, he fully exposed his motivations for wanting to deny Angelinos safe streets. Dog whistling conservatives across L.A., he claimed the initiative came from “a small group of elite...Democratic Socialists.”It might seem unusual for firefighters to be so misaligned with most people they serve (the measure passed by a 2 to 1 margin) or for their personal convictions or biases to seemingly conflict with their egalitarian duty to serve all members of the community, but it's not.Firefighters are unique. They're the only profession that attracts people who need to be trained NOT to immediately run into a burning building. As one fire chief said to his trainees,“Risk a lot to save a lot. Risk a little to save a little. Risk nothing to save nothing. We're all here to help people... but you need to have your priorities straight: life safety first, incident stabilization second, and property conservation last.”These people must not only endure and survive extreme physical conditions, but they are also exposed to human pain and suffering, mutilations, and death. All of which require a healthy support network and relationships to maintain their mental health. This is why their training and work environment also includes indoctrination an institutional culture that instills comradeship, respect, and devotion to service — for each other and the communities they serve.But within any group of people each individual member shows up with their own implicit or explicit biases toward minority members of any community they may serve, be it class, race, ethnicity, gender, or apparently pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and those with opposing political views. How might these biases interfere with their duty to serve all community members?Much of our behavior is subtly influenced by unconscious biases, deep-seated preferences we're often unaware of. These hidden biases can significantly impact daily decisions and societal dynamics, especially in critical areas like healthcare, where they contribute to disparities in patient treatment and outcomes.Similarly, in the criminal justice system, implicit biases affect law enforcement actions, with studies indicating varying responses based on race. However, the connection between these unconscious biases and actual discriminatory behavior remains a topic of debate, with some research suggesting the link is weaker than previously thought, emphasizing the complexity of addressing such ingrained biases.One researcher embedded himself in a fire crew in a small town in the southern United States to explore these complex behaviors. To be accepted as ‘one of the guys' the researcher went through training and served on calls with the crew. It took weeks, but he eventually earned his insider status where he felt everyone was acting normally should he not be observing them. It wasn't pretty.AMIDST FLAMES OF PREJUDICE, A BROTHERHOOD IN THE BALANCEAs a member of a white crew serving a racially and ethnically diverse community, he indeed uncovered some alarming and explicit individual biases. In a banter of stories about various calls, he observed a trend in one-upmanship among story tellers. “Tall tales” is a form of bonding among groups of humans that have existed across time and culture. Each story becomes increasingly exaggerated and in the case of the culture of this group of firefighters, explicitly racist, sexist, and/or classist. One such crescendo culminated with this alarming tale (trigger warning, some nasty and disturbing language in here),“Green Village is the worst because you've got all those Mexicans who don't f*****g speak English. At least at Friendship Haven, you can say, ‘Listen, bro, I'm gonna call the f*****g cops,' and they scurry off. [He simulates running, while holding up pants] These f*****g Mexicans don't speak English, so they're a pain in the ass. Those Jose Cuervos think they are doctors. There was that one call at Green Village, where there was this woman. It was toned out [dispatched] as a cardiac arrest, but we got there and the woman was having a seizure.Anyway, it was me and Kelly and we pulled her out of the bed to this little spot on the floor between the bed and dresser and her two sons were like standing over her. One was flashing a light in her face, like a flashlight. And she was fat, obviously. And the other one was pulling her shirt down to cover up her fat, while yelling, “She dead. She dead.” The woman was fine. I walked out and called police on that f*****g Beaner. If I would have had a gun, I would have shot those two Speedy Gonzalezes.”In another story, a Black woman in a hijab arrived at a residence where the crew was cleaning up after a call. Laughing, one of the firefighters asked his crew, “Did you see what they were cooking? There were bones in that pot.” His colleague responded, “What was it? A cat? Rats? Hamsters?”Amidst the laughter another story was shared.“Remember we were at that fire last weekend, over in Africa, and that woman slapped the s**t out of that guy?” One of the Lieutenants replied how hilarious it was while stomping his foot performing a racist caricature and mimicking an African language saying “…she was yelling and really going off on him in Black.”Upon hearing this, the researcher reported, one of the firefighters laughed so hard he lost his breath. As the laughter subsided another firefighter said of the neighborhood they were serving, “Friendship Haven can burn down and I wouldn't give a f**k. F**k. That. Hellhole.”It's hard to read this and imagine why these bigoted firefighters bother even showing up to help these people. But according to the researcher, this is how a fraction of these “white, male, working-class firefighters cope with stress and forge solidarity” while most of the others passively laugh and follow along.He claims these individual beliefs don't interfere with their duty to serve because the one thing that would exclude a firefighter from the ‘brotherhood' is allowing a human to suffer or die — regardless of how they may personally feel about them. He said that while this Southern white “working-class, locally raised, politically conservative peer culture dominates the social space…prejudiced beliefs take a back seat to enacting excellence on the fireground.”He says because these extremely discriminatory words and actions are portrayed in private and only among other firefighters they entrust, and issued by those in command, there is little opportunity for disciplinary action. He also believes “it is a tall order to exorcise prejudice from individuals.”  The best remedy to counter these individual beliefs, the researcher writes, is to start by “educating staff about the populations they serve and teaching nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution.” He also believes “organizational incentives that encourage grassroots competition to provide optimal service or community engagement can stymie discriminatory behavior.”In the case of the LA firefighters, they are clearly more ethnically and racially diverse than those this researcher observed in the South, so attacks on minority races is unlikely happening in the open. And what discriminatory prejudices these L.A. firefighters do have are clearly not just private. After all, they just spent $100,000 to make them public.Should a social psychological researcher embed themselves in any number of these L.A. squads, I'm sure they'd reveal disparaging language there too. Their quasi-militaristic allegiance to the ‘brotherhood' is evidently forged in a shared disdain for ‘cyclists', ‘pedestrians', liberal ‘elite social democrats', and/or some ‘others' outside their tribe.As for those firefighters who may be partial to, or members of, these ‘other' tribes, and perhaps even chided for being one of ‘them', the group likely accepts them because even if they're a negatively branded a ‘liberal socialist' they'd still risk their life to save another crew member or community member.American firefighters are portrayed as heroes in America. Movies like Backdraft or television shows like 9-1-1 portray firefighters as tough, rugged, fearless public saviors. The heroic narrative can attract those seeking action, adventure, and camaraderie awash in a glamorous glow of danger. But perhaps society's hero worship can also insulate those with hateful and bigoted views from public scrutiny. They will perform heroic acts to society's benefit, but perhaps with a bit more education, less bravado, and more tolerance they could become better firefighters and heroes.One veteran of emergency services, fire marshal, and U.S. Marine Desert Storm war veteran, Daniel Byne, made a plea in 2007 to,“Take off the macho T-shirts. Take down the pictures and posters that paint our profession in an unrealistic light and encourage our firefighters to take unwarranted chances in the pursuit of living up to an unrealistic image.”He is echoing criticisms from a Swedish firefighter Dr. Stefan Svensson, a PhD in fire engineering. He says in many countries the ‘heroic deeds' many American firefighters are lauded for “would probably had led to inquiries, changes in training manuals, the dismissal of the fire fighter and probably even prosecution of the fire fighter for causing immediate danger to others.” Perhaps the bigoted attitudes may also. Curiously, some of these other countries happen to be social democracies like Sweden. After this country of nearly 10 million people instituted similar ‘complete streets' initiatives in 1997, their pedestrian deaths dropped from 134 in 1990 to 25 in 2020. Sweden and Norway have the smallest numbers of traffic related deaths per 100,000 inhabitants in the world, thanks to Vision Zero and ‘complete streets' initiatives.Sweden's Svensson's message for American firefighters is this: “Bravery and heroic deeds must result from knowledge, not from illusions.” Perhaps it's time more firefighters get educated on the negative effects of outwardly expressing hatred toward others, trust their fellow public service colleagues like city planners and engineers, and learn to operate their equipment on streets designed for all — even if that means learning it from people they disparage as ‘social democrats.' After all, as that fire chief in the South said, “We're all here to help people... but you need to have your priorities straight.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

We'll speak with the author of a study that's raising doubts about the high rate of maternal mortality in the U.S.

We'll speak with the author of a study that's raising doubts about the high rate of maternal mortality in the U.S.

Nurses Out Loud with Nurse Michele, RN – We delve into the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology's push for COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women. Amid rising fetal mortality rates, we scrutinize the lack of direct evidence supporting vaccine safety and efficacy for this demographic. We highlight ethical concerns, the role of healthcare advice, and the urgent need for transparent research to navigate these complex issues...

Nurses Out Loud with Nurse Michele, RN – We delve into the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology's push for COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women. Amid rising fetal mortality rates, we scrutinize the lack of direct evidence supporting vaccine safety and efficacy for this demographic. We highlight ethical concerns, the role of healthcare advice, and the urgent need for transparent research to navigate these complex issues...

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Parts of the Midwest including Missouri lack reliable data on Hispanic maternal mortality rates. A new investigation shows that while an accurate count is challenging, it may also cause underserved populations to miss out on health care resources.

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi to the show. In this in depth conversation Dr. Siddiqi and Dr. Bob discuss an article in the Wall Street Journal that Dr. Siddiqi contributed to entitled: "Jump in Infant Mortality Rate Reverses Long Decline."  Why is the infant mortality rate going up in the United States? Don't miss this critical discussion. Arjumand Siddiqi is Professor, Division Head of Epidemiology, and Canada Research Chair in Population Health Equity at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She also holds appointments in Sociology, Public Policy, and Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto, and adjunct professorships at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Dr. Siddiqi's research focuses on understanding the nature and causes of health inequities, with particular emphasis on how they are influenced by social policies and other societal conditions. Dr. Siddiqi frequently speaks to and works with stakeholder institutions, including federal, provincial, and local governments, and international agencies. She was a member of the World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health. She is the recipient of the 2022 Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Population and Public Health Mid-Career Trailblazer Award.  She received her doctorate in Social Epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. How to contact Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi: Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi Webpage How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

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Episode 3195: Questions On Increased Mortality Rates

Dr. Paul Alexander Liberty Hour – In this revealing study, French researchers uncover a significant connection between Hydroxychloroquine and lower COVID mortality rates. Examining over 30,000 patient records, the study finds that the drug, combined with an antibiotic, drastically reduces deaths. Despite controversy and initial withdrawal, these findings challenge previous medical norms and highlight the need for open-minded...

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A Rise In Infant Mortality Rates, Trump Is Leading In Polls, And The Reaction To Megan Thee Stallion's New Single COBRA In this episode, Amanda Seales covers a range of engaging topics, from the rising inflation and infant mortality rates in the United States to Megan Thee Stallion's new single, "COBRA." The show also features discussions about pet ownership and Black pet parents, with listeners sharing the value their pets add to their lives. Notable segments include the Big Up/Let Down, where Lloyd Banks knows his worth and Lauryn Hill faces criticism for her punctuality. Furthermore, the podcast delves into early polling for the 2024 presidential election, revealing that Donald Trump is leading in five battleground states. Amanda Seales also explores the topic of forgiveness and its side effects in her "Small Doses" segment. Listen, Laugh, and Learn with The Amanda Seales Show FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:   (03:50) - Ohio's Republican secretary of state quietly canceled the voter registrations of more than 26,000 voters in late September.   Suspicious, as this happened less than two weeks before the deadline to register to vote in next week's hotly contested abortion referendum in the state. It's unusual to remove voter registrations this close to an election given the risk of disenfranchising people who intend to vote but simply missed the memo that they had been flagged for removal.   (08:08) - After comedian Amy Schumer posted a video featuring clips of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking in support of Israel and denouncing antisemitism, his daughter Bernice King felt compelled to clarify what her father's stance would be on the war between Israel and Hamas.   (12:26) – 60 Second Headlines   STORY 1: During the next eight days, Former Pres. Trump and three of his children, Don Jr, Eric and Ivanka are slated to testify in the New York civil case, defending themselves against claims that they inflated the value of their properties to obtain favorable loans and insurance coverage…   STORY 2: Duane "Keefe D" Davis pleaded not guilty in the Tupac murder case after being appointed a public defender.   STORY 3: The Shelby County District Attorney's Office announced that former Memphis police officer Desmond Mills pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of Tyre Nichols.   STORY 4: Missy Elliott made history over the weekend– becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. DJ Kool Herc was also inducted.   STORY 5: Nipsey Hussle's Estate is Officially Finalized and his two Children Will Be Granted His $11 Million in Assets   (14:39) – We'll go to the phonelines.   (17:18) HAPPY BIRTHDAY IF YOU'RE CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY:   ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO: LAMOR ODOM, ETHAN HAWKE (Actor - Training Day)   COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS: U.S. Infant Mortality Rate rises for the first time in over 2 decades. We'll kick off our Group Chat Topic of the week… This week we're talking about Black pet parents. Plus the Big Up/Let Down - featuring Lloyd Banks and Lauryn Hill.   (20:02) - The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3%, with 20,538 deaths recorded in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Wednesday. There were increases among all ethnicity groups except for the infants of Asian women. Deaths among infants of Black women remained the highest of all the groups, with almost twice the U.S. average.   (24:42) - Group Chat Question of the Week: If you are a pet owner, what kind of pet do you have, and what do you love about your pet? Tell us about the value your pet adds to your life. Share a funny story about your pet.   (29:38) -   BIG UP - LLOYD BANKS - FOR KNOWING HIS WORTH AND BELIEVING IN HIMSELF. The former G-Unit soldier recently revealed that he plans to charge fans $100 for his next mixtape project, Cold Corner 3. Lloyd let his fans know the Mixtape will not be available on streaming sites, only through him for $100.   LET DOWN - LAURYN HILL FOR PLAYING IN HER FANS FACE AND MISUSING GOD AS AN EXCUSE. She recently stood on stage and addressed criticism she's received for constantly showing up late to her concerts.   (34:33) – We'll go to the phonelines.   (37:47) - THANKS FOR LISTENING!   HAPPY MONDAY! TODAY IS NOVEMBER 6, 2023   IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 2012 THAT BARACK OBAMA WAS RE-ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.   COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS: ACCORDING TO THE POLLS, DONALD TRUMP IS LEADING PRESIDENT BIDEN IN 5 BATTLEGROUND STATES. SMALL DOSES SEGMENT - (SIDE EFFECTS OF FORGIVENESS) MEGAN THEE STALLION JUST DROPPED A NEW SINGLE, AND NOW FOLKS ARE QUESTIONING HER VULNERABILITY, BUT WHY?!   (41:02) - According to the polls, former President Donald Trump led President Joe Biden in five battleground states in a hypothetical matchup ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Even a year before the 2024 presidential race, Trump has long been the frontrunner in the crowded field of White House hopefuls. The new polls from The New York Times and Siena College, have found that Trump led Biden in Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.   (45:44) - Last Friday, Megan the Stallion dropped her new single “Cobra” following a bitter legal battle with her former label. Now people are saying she's depressed. Let's talk about it.   (51:17) – Small Doses – Side Effects of Forgiveness.   (55:12) – We'll go to the phonelines.   (56:58) – The Word of the Day! TO PARSE SOMETHING IS TO STUDY IT BY LOOKING CLOSELY AT ITS PARTS   (59:13) Politicians Say the Darndest Things.. Bernie Sanders flips his stance on a ceasefire.   (1:03:55) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show.   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hometown Radio 10/03/23 3p Guest host Bill Ostrander: Marion Nestle - Mortality rates are falling in the U.S. while highly processed foods are flourishing. Coincidence?

Join us as Dr. Odell delves into the detrimental immunological effects of the COVID-19 shot, specifically Vaccine Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (VAIDS) in children, alarming increases in turbo cancers, and rises in all-cause mortality rates. He references pathologists and other scientists and offers hypotheses on how the inoculations may be causing immune system dysregulations. Lastly, he lists supplements you can take to mitigate the detrimental effects of these inoculations.

There is an increase in maternal mortality rates? We need more abortion. There is an OBGYN shortage? We need more abortion... says only the abortion lobby... The OBGYN shortage and maternal mortality rates are incredibly nuanced issues and you will find out abortion is actually a variable contributing to both issues! Join me for this episode of Explicitly Pro-Life where Dr. Ingrid Skop and our Medical and Law Coordinator break down why these issues are happening and discuss solutions. Available NOW on: ExplicitlyProLife.com or wherever you get your podcasts!  ✓ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2DiGLin ✓ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2X15zlZ ✓ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/30ZA8tw ✓ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/30V0Kfd ✓ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/331EgvL Connect with Kristan:  ✓ Kristan's website: https://bit.ly/3zsv1os ✓ Kristan's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3IVonKg 

You may have noticed there wasn't an episode last week. That's because I've spent two weeks working on this topic: relationships relative to longevity. I share how relationships seem fractured since the pandemic and my own challenges connecting.  My perspective feels rocky, but there is a desire to lean into human connection with each of you and continue sharing in hopes of strengthening community and our bond to one another. While the national mood and media would have us focus on our differences, our humanity invites us to lean into our commonalities.  In this episode, I talk about the Blue Zone communities around the globe, where humans have the most longevity and lifespan. I also detail a Harvard study on adult development which says that relationships are the key to happiness — not professional success, wealth, or education. Listen in to hear how relationships are the key to healthy longevity, current data and research about life expectancy, and my outlook on my relationship to connection and desire to continue showing up with and for all of you if hearing my voice weekly is beneficial.If you are enjoying these conversations, please subscribe and spread the love by leaving a review and sharing it with your friends. And if my voice is a voice you want to hear, please reach out and let me know. From my heart to yours. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: The Blue Zone communities around the globe Harvard study on adult development Decline of life expectancy in the USRelationship decline and mental health My feelings around connection after my Bali tripHow do we find deeper in-person connection?Get in Touch: Become an insider and sign up for My Newsletter — scroll down to the box "Don't Miss A Thing"My WebsiteInstagramContact Me and give me social media feedbackSpecial offers: Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/Credit:Podcast Production by the team at The Wave PodcastingMusic by Phoebe GreenlandPhotography by Amy Boyle PhotographyPodcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

June 23, 2023 - The rate of infant mortality in New York declined by 12 percent from 2016 to 2019, but there were dramatic disparities in outcomes based on race, according to a new state report. Dr. Marilyn Kacica, the medical director for the division of family health at the state Health Department, discusses the report's findings and the policies making a difference in infant mortality.

After decades of steady decline, adolescent mortality rates are now increasing, questions loom about race-based government contracts, and San Francisco's mayor has a new plan to cut homelessness down significantly. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit.

Recent research shows life expectancy improves when African Americans live near Black doctors, and Temple University primary care physicians, Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Menachem Leasy, explain why they're not surprised by this data, as they see it every day in their practices. Then, Oshun Family Center's founder, Saleemah McNeil describes how her holistic approach to birthing as a reproductive psychotherapist, certified lactation consultant and birth doula, can reduce the rising number of Black maternal and fetal death rates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we report on the disturbing spike in maternal mortality rates in recent years. Although rates of maternal death have long been higher in the U.S. than in other wealthy countries, the rate recently reached its highest level since 1965. The number of deaths of mothers has risen from 17.4 deaths per 100,000 births in 2018 to 20.1 deaths in 2019 and 23.8 in 2020 — the first year of the pandemic. Then in 2021, the most recent year for which statistics are available, there were 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births. In all, about 1,200 people died during pregnancy, or within six weeks of giving birth, a 40% increase from the previous year. Ebony B. Carter, MD, an associate professor of obstetrics & gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, says the groups most likely to be affected by these rising numbers are poor. Many tend to live far away from medical care, and many are members of minority groups. The maternal death rate among Black Americans was 69.9 per 100,000, 2.6 times higher than the rate for pregnant white Americans. Carter says physicians and scientists at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital are working hard to provide good prenatal care, but she explains that when people get pregnant, they often already have serious health issues that can contribute to maternal death, such as diabetes or hypertension, and put them and their babies at risk. She says the time to try to intervene is before chronic illnesses develop and make an eventual pregnancy risky. That, she says, will require an intentional focus from health-care professionals and systemic changes in how health care and other social services are provided in the United States. The podcast, “Show Me the Science,” is produced by WashU Medicine Marketing & Communications at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Dr. Daniel Edney, State Health Officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, has studied the data in Mississippi's latest Maternal Mortality Report and says the rates are unacceptable; Heather Tomlinson, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Immunizations, explains in a new blog article how members can defend vaccination requirements to their state lawmakers; and there is only one day left to apply to be part of the next cohort enrolled in ASTHO's Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program. AP News Article: Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi ASTHO Blog Article: Building Vaccine Confidence Among State and Territorial Legislatures ASTHO Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know

Pregnancy is a medical condition. Complications can occur, and there are both physical and mental health risks. Yet, oftentimes, the law makers in positions of power over women's health care aren't educated on this topic. In today's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Little who will discuss her experience providing women's health care in Texas, where some of the strictest abortion laws are currently in place. We will discuss why abortion is healthcare and how this will affect everything from maternal mortality rates to mental health.  Sarah is a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) working in OBGYN with a fabulous group of all female physicians/providers in Fort Worth TX. She had 10 years cardiac ICU experience prior to my transition to OBGYN as an NP. She is passionate about evidence based care, patient advocacy, inclusive care and social justice which is what we will be talking about today on the podcast.  In this episode we discuss: Threatened abortion (i.e. miscarriages) and how it is confused for abortion against the law. How pregnancy is a medical condition with physical and mental anguish especially when the fetus is known as a still-born or a pregnancy that can be difficult for mother and baby The statistics of high infant mortality and maternal mortality rate in black, white, and hispanic women. The safety of abortions and the procedure compared to the hardships of pregnancy and delivery. How pregnancy crisis centers shame you into wanting abortions. Resources: AJOG- Maternal Morbidity and the Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women at 22 Weeks Gestation or Less with Complications in 2 Texas Hospitals After Legislation on Abortion Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2020 Severe Maternal Morbidity after Delivery Discharge among U.S. Women, 2010-2014 National Network of Abortion funds: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion funds Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity Texas Equal Access Fund Fund Texas Choice Crisis Pregnancy Center Why Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Legal But Unethical  Discount code from my sponsors: Green Chef: head to greenchef.com/lynzy60 and use code ‘lynzy60' to get 60% off + free shipping! Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2214: Katie Hobbs Fears Debating Kari Lake; MAGA Continues To Lead In Polling; Mortality Rates Spike Among Men 18-39 Following Inoculation