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  Dr. Davis Moss joins Elizabeth Booker Houston and Jasmine Burton to unpack how erasure uniquely impacts Black women—sharing why our labor is too often ignored.

Dr. Davis Moss  discusses the seriousness of having a dangerous HHS secretary,  

The Black maternity mortality crisis comes to the Hill 

 Congress is taking a hard look at the Black maternal mortality crisis, where Black women continue to face the highest rates of preventable pregnancy-related deaths. Dr. Regina Davis Moss elevates this moment,  underscoring why these policy debates are critical for the health and autonomy of Black women.  reinforcing how federal action  broader Reproductive Justice agenda she champions. 

 In the wake of a major win for bodily autonomy, Dr. Davis Moss breaks down why Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election results are a pivotal moment for the future of Reproductive Justice—and why this momentum matters. 

Fresh off the historic rally with Beyoncé, Dr. Davis Moss joins Matter of Fact to discuss the fight to elevate maternal health as a national priority—and why the conversation must go far beyond abortion to address the full spectrum of Reproductive Justice.
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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..

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.

 Dr. Davis Moss talks with U.S. News Live about how achieving health equity requires confronting the intertwined public health threats of poverty and systemic racism, which drive deep disparities in access, outcomes, and overall well-being. She emphasizes that addressing social determinants of health and redesigning systems through community-centered, cross-sector collaboration is essential to ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive    .

This Isn't Another Horror Story about Black Motherhood

Dr. Davis Moss discusses the link between racism and health disparities among Black women and children; And   

why we need to get back to increasing our “Reproductive Social Capital.

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. 

 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.

 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.” 

What 10 Public Health 

Experts Want You to Know About Protesting in the Middle of a Pandemic 

 Dr. Davis Moss provides a nuanced look at the converging pandemics of COVID-19, police violence, and racism.

 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.

 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 explains the century-long decline in infant mortality—and why persistent racial disparities reveal how far the U.S. still has to go to ensure all babies and parents thrive.