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Community leaders and medical experts unite in Rhode Island to address rising maternal cardiovascular health risks 

American Heart Association hosts conversation to spotlight maternal heart health challenges and solutions   PROVIDENCE, RI, May 28, 2025 — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the … Read more

TowneBank and Riverside Health support American Heart Association Hampton Roads’ maternal and infant health initiative

Group of executive leaders pose with infant CPR kits

Leadership from TowneBank and Riverside Health join forces to address the maternal health crisis facing women of all ages and stages in Hampton Roads TowneBank selected Riverside Health as recipients … Read more

Over 100 doulas and postpartum professionals make the commitment to ensure maternal health is a priority everywhere

The American Heart Association Hampton Roads held a symposium for area doulas to discuss the changes, causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease in pregnant and postpartum women Pregnancy related deaths … Read more

$500,000 in grants awarded to improve maternal health outcomes in Hampton Roads

The American Heart Association, CVS Health announce a community-based approach to addressing hypertension, a key risk factor in the No. 1 killer of new moms New mothers in Hampton Roads … Read more

A survivor’s journey to advocate for quality of care in women

Randi White wrote a letter in the notes section of her phone, for fear she might die while giving birth. She pleaded, “If I hemorrhage at all after birth, make … Read more

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