Knox County Health Department holding Black Maternal Health Week events

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knox County Health Department is hosting a week of events to recognize Black Maternal Health Week. The events range from a family park meetup to a taste and paint event, as well as a Black Maternal Health conference. They’re aimed at bringing awareness to the struggles Black women face during pregnancy. “Families are affected by these tragedies in Knox County every day,” said KCHD Health Planner Chelsea Gouty. “These events are a platform for elevating, celebrating, and uplifting the voices of Black moms.” According to the health department, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than white women. KCHD also said Black babies have an infant mortality rate more than four times that of white babies in Knox County. The events start April 11. You can find a full list here. Copyright 2024 WVLT. All rights reserved.