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Senate Health Committee holds first hearing on bill to designate Sept. 19 as Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day
Summary
Sponsors told the Senate Health Committee that House Bill 4 would designate Sept. 19 as Ohio's stillbirth prevention day; sponsors and witnesses described higher stillbirth rates among Black mothers and the need for better resources and support.
The Ohio Senate Health Committee held a first hearing on House Bill 4, a bill to enact section 5.2471 of the Ohio Revised Code to designate Sept. 19 as Ohio's Stillbirth Prevention Day.
Representative Holmes introduced the bill and said the measure is intended to “use this awareness day to help target existing health care resources to those that are most in need, pregnant mothers and especially those with low income or limited access to health care.” He said the bill responds to disparities in stillbirth and infant mortality rates among Black mothers and their babies.
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