California Surgeon General’s Office launches new tool to lower maternal mortality rates

California Surgeon General’s Office launches new tool to lower maternal mortality rates

by Edward Henderson, California Black Media The California Surgeon General’s Office has launched a new questionnaire that they believe will help reduce the state’s maternal mortality rate by 50% by December 2026 as part of its Strong Start and Beyond movement. The Preconception Medical Assessment or PreMA is comprised of eight yes or no questions that can help potential mothers understand how their current health status and history affect a futu…