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 Reproductive Justice Is a Civil Rights Issue That Goes Beyond Abortion—and It Must Be Won at the Ballot Box 

 As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are witnessing volatile attacks on reproductive health care that disproportionately impact Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Statewide and federal efforts to deny our communities access to life-saving care and the ability to make our own sexual and reproductive health decisions threaten our fundamental civil rights.   

 Politics-Health: Texas Abortion Lawsuit Challenges Republican-Backed Ban 

 Elected officials are abandoning their citizens when they are facing life threatening pregnancies. I spoke on  MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin Reports and called for lawmakers to be held accountable for the countless recent threats to the lives of pregnant individuals due to reproductive oppression.
 

To People Who Don't Believe Racism is a Public Health Threat 

Over the past several months, several states and municipalities have declared racism a public health crisis. While it remains to be seen if these statements — which highlight the coronavirus, police brutality, environmental health risks, and more — amount in funding and more than soothing rhetoric, racism is a blistering and very real paradigm that oozes into every aspect of American life.  

 A Wave of Declarations Across the U.S. is Condemning Racism as a Public Health Crisis 

 Over 200 states, cities, and localities across the country have declared racism a public health crisis. Dr. Davis Moss talks about how systemic racism continues to negatively impact the overall health of people of color.

Is it Safe? How Insecure Can Be a Force in Shaping Black Women's Sexual Health 

If you watched Sunday night’s episode of Insecure you found out that Lawrence is out here burning folks. Kudos to the show for showing some of the negative health effects of what happens if you engage in unsafe sex, as well as showing Lawrence in true “good dude” form calling all of his sexual partners and telling them they should get tested. What if Issa Rae used the success of her hit show to inform viewers about important sex issues?

Dr. Davis Moss talks with U.S. News Live about how various sectors are working together to reduce health inequities.    

Hollywood Comes to APHA 2018

Dr. Davis Moss previews new research exploring the results of the University of Southern California’s Hollywood, Health & Society program’s work on health narratives in popular entertainment.  

 What Happens After Your Town Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis? 

Dr. Davis Moss discusses what has changed after hundreds of declarations of racism as a public health crisis have spread across the country since 2020. 

Dr, Davis Moss talks about the distinct difference between equity vs. equality; And why COVID-19 opened the entire nation's eyes to inequities. 

Few Black people in Pa. have received COVID-19 vaccines

 Health officials are worried about the low vaccination rate among Black residents. Dr. Davis Moss weighs in on why it's critical for Black people to get the vaccine. 

 Are These Activities Safe Now?

Dr. Davis Moss talks with CNN Features about the safety of everyday activities during COVID and the best way to do them.

Teens Desperately Need a Sex Education Revamp

Dr. Davis Moss discusses why Netflix's Bridgerton is more than art imitating life when it comes to education about sexuality. 

 Racism is a declared public health issue in 145 cities and counties across 27 states. Now what happens?

Dr. Davis Moss discusses what it should look like to make sure it's something more than symbolic.

   Systemic Racism: A Public Health Crisis 

  In 2019, Milwaukee County was the first municipality to declare racism as a public health crisis. Dr. Davis Moss, local civic leaders, and elected officials from cities and counties around the country discuss their efforts to address systemic inequities based on race and ethnicity.  

Systemic Racism is a Public Health Issue. Community Health Workers are Proven to Help

“We have long known racism as a key driver of health,” said Regina Davis Moss, associate executive director of public health policy and practice for the American Public Health Association. “To achieve health equity, you have to address racism as a public health crisis.” 

 Mental Illness is a Public Health Issue

National mental illness prevalence and severity have worsened in recent decades. Dr. Davis Moss discusses what drives the increasing burden. 

Here's What Black Maternal Health is and Why It's Important 

The US is consistently in last place among all developed nations in terms of maternal mortality – new moms dying. And black women fare the worst, dying at higher rates than other new moms. This is “Black Maternal Health Week,” and Dr. Regina Davis Moss with the American Public Health Association discusses how COVID-19 is complicating matters, and how women can advocate for themselves when seeking medical care What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here.

 Refreshing "The Talk" for Summer

It’s the end of summer vacation and young people are getting ready to go back to school or college. In addition to making sure they are prepared with books and supplies, it’s also a good time to refresh your “Talk” about sex and how to protect yourself from pregnancy and STD’s. It’s not always a comfortable topic, but it’s best your kids to hear it from you first.  Dr. Davis Moss offers tips on how to make this less awkward. 

US Pregnancy-related Deaths are Rising and Have Doubled in Texas  

Deaths from pregnancy-related causes have increased by almost 27% across most of the U.S. in 15 years. Dr. Davis Moss weighs in on the climbing U.S. maternal mortality rate.

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Pregnancy and Nutrition

 Dr. Davis Moss answers questions about maternal mortality, pregnancy, and malnutrition in Afghanistan on TOLO TV’s Dabestan Bo Ali primetime talk show.  

How the U.S. Decreased Infant Mortality by more than 90 percent in 100 years 

Dr. Davis Moss talks about what was it like to be born in the USA – today and 100 years ago.