We are joined by Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family physician, as we delve into the alarming maternal mortality crisis among Black women in the U.S. Join us as we discuss the complex factors contributing to this issue, the role of unconscious biases in health care, personal stories, and actionable steps to address this critical public health concern.

Bayo Curry-Winchell is a family physician and can be reached at Dr. BCW and on TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter @DR_BCW. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell holds the esteemed position of medical director of community engagement and health equity, where she spearheads diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. Additionally, she serves as the medical director of urgent care clinics at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV, and is the visionary founder of Beyond Clinical Walls.

She discusses the KevinMD article, "I'm a doctor, and I almost died during childbirth."

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Maternal mortality disparities

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