Maternal Health Improvement Strategic Plan
Prince George's County
Summary
Two resolutions push for earlier diagnosis, screening access and better care navigation for women with fibroids, plus stronger state and federal research funding and insurance coverage. Fibroids disproportionately affect Black women, a significant population in Prince George's County.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
These are largely advocacy measures; costs to the county itself appear limited.
Women with fibroids in the county, particularly those facing delayed diagnosis or coverage gaps.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Jun 29, 2026
Two adopted resolutions push for earlier fibroid diagnosis, screening, better insurance coverage, and state/federal research funding — a condition affecting up to 80% of African American women.
Public Safety, Health and Human Services - May 14, 2026
Two resolutions push for earlier diagnosis, screening access and better care navigation for women with fibroids, plus stronger state and federal research funding and insurance coverage. Fibroids disproportionately affect Black women, a significant population in Prince George's County.
Board of Health - May 5, 2026
The Board of Health was scheduled to receive a briefing on Maryland's maternal health improvement plan and how it applies to Prince George's County. The materials include local maternal and infant health data and a look at how many obstetric beds the county has compared to other jurisdictions — a key measure of whether pregnant residents can get care nearby.
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