CareSource collaborates with Creating Healthier Communities to improve maternal health outcomes in Georgia

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ATLANTA, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care organization serving more than 430,000 Georgians, has awarded CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) with a $100,000 grant to support the expansion of the Black Birthing Initiative (BBI) in Georgia. This collaboration aims to address maternal health gaps for Black moms and decrease preterm births in the state by providing holistic, non-clinical support services such as access to food and housing, doula care and perinatal education. “Every woman deserves an opportunity to safe and healthy childbirth, yet we know that Black women in Georgia face a maternal health crisis that deeply impacts their families and communities,” shared Dr. Nguyen, market chief medical officer at CareSource Georgia. “By investing in and collaborating with dedicated providers and community partners like Creating Healthier Communities, we can create meaningful change. Together, we are committed to uplifting the health and well-being of mothers and their babies, ensuring that every family has the support they need to thrive.”Georgia faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, with Black women being twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared to white women. However, more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable with improved access to quality care and timely interventions. Providing expectant mothers with essential resources and innovative support models has been shown to reduce complications and enhance birth experiences, especially in underserved communities. This collaboration between CareSource and CHC integrates access to clinical care and social resources to drive better maternal health outcomes.The CareSource grant will help expand access to doula services, providing Black moms with emotional, physical and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum. This funding will also support doula training, enhancing the workforce to meet the growing demand for these services.“We are grateful for CareSource’s support, which enables us to expand our reach and strengthen our efforts to combat maternal health disparities in Georgia,” said Valerie Rochester, Chief Health Equity & Impact Officer at CHC. “Supporting Black mothers with comprehensive, quality care is key to ensuring healthier moms, stronger babies a...

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