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A study by the Commonwealth Fund ranks Kansas 32nd in the U.S. on women’s health metrics. The state got low marks for health care affordability and access.
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Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and experts say the problem is getting worse.
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Black maternal mortality in Kansas now exceeds neighboring states, new research finds, and the state saw one of the greatest increases in mortality for Indigenous mothers.
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No companies will offer malpractice insurance to physician-independent birth centers in Kansas, taking options away from mothers, midwives say.
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The Wichita Birth Justice Society, which helps parents and infants of color, is preparing to expand its services.
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Medical experts say social inequality and racism in medicine can be deadly for Black infants, mothers and families.