Tag: maternal-mortality

New Perinatal Mental Health program aims to combat Brooklyn’s high maternal death rate

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Apr. 4, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn College President Michelle Anderson joined forces at Brooklyn Borough Hall on April 3 to announce a milestone development in the Beep’s quest to address the borough’s maternal mortality crisis. Reynoso’s office partnered with Brooklyn College to develop the Advanced Certificate in…

First six Brooklyn organizations chosen for BP Reynoso’s Community Baby Shower Fund

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has announced the first six organizations that will receive up to $5,000 from his Community Baby Shower Fund, with more to be named. Reynoso’s office set aide $50,000 in discretionary funds last year to support new and expecting parents as they begin their…