Black maternal health https://www.wfdd.org/tags/black-maternal-health Black maternal health en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:26:47 GMT Guilford County spotlights Black maternal health https://www.wfdd.org/health-safety/2026-04-09/guilford-county-spotlights-black-maternal-health The County’s infant mortality rate is higher than the state and national averages at 9.2 deaths for every 1,000 live births. A photo of a Black pregnant woman holding her belly.
Every Baby Guilford is inviting the community to attend Black Maternal Health Week 2026: Walk & Family Day.(Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Every Baby Guilford is hosting an interactive health fair this weekend.

It’s part of the events for the annual Black Maternal Health Week. The goal is to provide access to resources, education and support.

Guilford County’s infant mortality rate is higher than the state and national averages at 9.2 deaths for every 1,000 live births. According to county officials, Black infants make up 70% of the county’s infant mortality.

The health fair begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Center City Park in Greensboro.

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