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This concurrent resolution proclaims January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight California's progress in improving maternal health and underscore the ongoing need for further advancements. The resolution acknowledges that while the United States faces high rates of maternal mortality, California has made significant strides, including a substantial reduction in maternal deaths since 2006, partly due to the efforts of organizations like the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC). CMQCC, founded in 2006, works to end preventable maternal deaths, complications, and racial disparities in maternity care by using research, quality improvement tools, and data analysis. Despite these successes, the resolution emphasizes that racial and ethnic disparities persist, particularly for Black women, and calls for continued efforts to address maternal mental health, improve prenatal and postpartum care, and enhance coordination between healthcare providers to ensure positive outcomes for all mothers and infants.

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