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Marina proclaims February Black History Month; council recognizes local doulas expanding Medi‑Cal access
Summary
The City of Marina issued a Black History Month proclamation and highlighted local doula LaVisha Franklin’s work training doulas to serve Medi‑Cal clients after state reimbursement for doula services was approved.
The Marina City Council proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month at its Feb. 19 meeting and used the occasion to highlight local maternal‑health work that aims to address racial disparities in birth outcomes.
Council member Bridal McCarthy read the proclamation and invited LaVisha Franklin, who operates a local doula service called Queen's Council, to the dais.…
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