The maternal access crisis in our country is heartbreaking. Today, as we reflect on the significance of #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, we can all play a role in helping to reverse course and improve outcomes. We can raise awareness about how access to maternal healthcare is at risk in our community and how our patients' lives, health, and safety depend on our leaders coming together to develop sound policy solutions and implement programs and initiatives to restore and protect access to care.

Today, we share a special video with Camille A. Clare, M.D., MPH, CPE, FACOG, Tenured Professor and Chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Downstate. In this video, Dr. Clare discusses the maternal health issues affecting the community and the nation.