Maternal Health

Obstetrician-gynecologist Rachael Sampson discusses the rising rate of maternal mortality in the United States. Dr. Larry Chin, a neurosurgeon and the dean of Upstate's Norton College of Medicine explores why female doctors might pursue careers in neurosurgery. And geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman talks about when it's time to take the car keys from an aging parent.

Onondaga County health commissioner, Dr. Katie Anderson shares the annual community health assessment during this National Public Health Week. Researcher Gary Chan explains the threat of cytomegalovirus. Toxicologist Ross Sullivan tells how naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is pushing for legislation that would provide more funds for two programs that would help deal with maternal health among Black women.