Dear John,

Yesterday our President and CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt emailed you about her commentary in The 19th addressing the growing maternal mortality crisis in our country. If you missed her email, I’ve included it here.

I’m Sara Kirkwood, PRH’s new Senior Director of Engagement. I am so thrilled to work alongside Dr. Perritt and with people like you to expand access to comprehensive reproductive health care. This work Is deeply connected to addressing inequities in maternal mortality.

As Dr. Perritt mentioned, we have a lot of work ahead of us – and a lot of opportunity to make an impact.

Right now, your support will allow us to continue to fight for policies that will help keep families like yours healthy.

Can we count on you to make a gift to PRH today?
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You can help to advance policies that follow the science and put the wellbeing of our communities first.

Now is the time to fight for change. Are you with us?
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Sincerely,

Sara Kirkwood
Senior Director, Engagement

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From: Dr. Jamila Perritt
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 12:30 PM ET
Subject: How the COVID stimulus bill could help fight pregnancy-related deaths

Dear John,

Much needed relief to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is coming, including support for essential reproductive health care.

The recently passed American Rescue Plan lets states extend Medicaid eligibility for postpartum people, which could help reduce the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths.

Black and Native American women are two to three times more likely than White women to die within a year of childbirth. They also have inequitable access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion, affordable contraception, and high-quality pre- and post-natal care.

I spoke to The 19th [[link removed]] about expanded Medicaid eligibility is important first step in addressing the maternal mortality crisis, but let me be clear—it is just a first step—we have much more work ahead of us.

We are disappointed the bill doesn’t require states to provide this postpartum converge, merely leaving it as an option. And we will continue to fight for policies that don’t make access to care dependent on your zip code.

We’re keeping the pressure on our lawmakers to take the bold actions needed to expand access to health care for all people.

You can read my full statement about the American Rescue Plan here.
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Onward,

Dr. Jamila Perritt
President & CEO

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