Senator Britt Champions Maternal Health Boost!

Alabama Senator Katie Britt is on a mission to tackle the maternal health crisis head-on! She's pushing for bipartisan support to improve maternal healthcare, making it clear that preventable pregnancy-related deaths in 2025 are unacceptable.

The NIH IMPROVE Act Returns

Britt recently reintroduced the NIH IMPROVE Act, a bold move to secure consistent federal funding for research into maternal care and mortality. We're talking about authorizing over $73 million each year for seven years! This investment is designed to strengthen scientific research and uncover the root causes of why so many moms are struggling.

Alabama's Struggle

Alabama faces a harsh reality: it's one of the most dangerous states for childbirth. Senator Britt points out that these risks disproportionately impact vulnerable women, especially those in rural areas and women of color (Black and Native American women). The Senator believes we have strong medical systems, these statistics aren't okay!

Maternity Care Deserts

Sadly, over a third of Alabama's counties are "maternity care deserts," lacking essential birthing facilities or OB-GYNs. Recent closures in Shelby and Monroe counties have only worsened the situation. With a maternal mortality rate of nearly 60 deaths per 100,000 births, Alabama needs serious help.

A Wider Effort

Senator Britt's push for maternal health is part of a larger initiative to expand women's health services, particularly in underserved areas. She's also backing the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer diagnostic tests, and the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act to improve urgent maternal care access in rural areas.

Backed by Experts

The IMPROVE Act has earned the support of major maternal health organizations like March of Dimes. The goal is simple: invest in solutions that save lives and ensure that women in Alabama and across the country receive the 21st-century care they deserve.

Britt's Commitment

"I’m committed to ensuring the NIH remains the gold-standard of research and provides solutions to improve health outcomes for women before, during, and after pregnancy,” Senator Britt says.