NCC supports Momnibus Act

The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) to the co-sponsors of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (/) to reiterate the coalition鈥檚 support for the legislation. The act takes a multi-pronged approach to addressing the social determinants that result in disproportionate harm to Black women during pregnancy and after giving birth. The bill also includes provisions aimed at protecting maternal health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., a nurse, sponsored the bill in the House of Representatives. 兔子先生is one of 63 national nursing organizations that comprise the NCC. (NCC , 4/29/21)