Verónica Zaragovia, WLRN

Trying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek Out Black Obstetricians

KFF Health News Original

Besides shared culture and values, a Black physician can offer Black patients a sense of safety, validation and trust. By contrast, the impact of systemic racism can show up starkly in childbirth. Black women are three times as likely to die after giving birth as white women in the United States.

Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music

KFF Health News Original

The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can’t afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.