South Carolina and Maternal Health – UpStream Intervention | Echoes & Insights

Dr. Kimberly Willis explores maternal health issues in South Carolina, emphasizing the role of proactive, “upstream” interventions in improving outcomes for mothers. She addresses the unique health challenges faced by expectant mothers in the state and highlights the importance of accessible, proactive healthcare measures.

Standards

• USG.4.CC Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at various levels in terms of how they have provided equal protection under the law and equal access to society’s opportunities and public facilities.
• Personal and Community Health
  • P-HS.5.1 Recognize barriers to healthy decision-making.
  • P-HS.5.3 Integrate knowledge of body structure and function to make sound decisions related to personal and community health (e.g., disease prevention, injury prevention, oral health, organ and tissue donation).