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Chicago Launches First Black Midwife Program | Chicago News
Chicago just launched Illinois’ first certified professional midwife degree program at Kennedy-King College, tackling a critical shortage—only five Black midwives are currently certified in the state. Designed to blend classroom learning with real-world experience, the six-semester program trains future midwives to deliver culturally competent, community-centered care where it’s needed most. With a simulation lab built to mimic home births and students on-call 24/7, this initiative directly combats preventable maternal deaths disproportionately affecting Black women. Backed by foundations and…
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