Mississippi faces some of the highest rates of maternal mortality and poor birth outcomes in the country. Behind those statistics are real families, real challenges — and real people working toward change. At the University of Mississippi Medical Center, that fight is happening every day in clinics, research labs and classrooms. This series explores how UMMC’s threefold mission of education, research and health care is driving efforts to improve maternal health across the state. Through the voices of patients, providers, students and scientists, we’ll take a closer look at the crisis — and the hope — for healthier pregnancies and safer outcomes in Mississippi.
