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MSU, Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health announce $19M maternal health research center

October 12, 2023

A new statewide center led by researchers at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences and Corewell Health will study ways to reduce an alarming number of pregnancy-associated deaths and complications, particularly among Black, Hispanic and rural residents.

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In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows

September 26, 2023

Research led by Cristian Meghea, PhD, lead author and associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers, nurses and social workers can dramatically reduce the risk of premature births, the main cause of infant deaths among Black and Hispanic populations.