Janell Green Smith
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Dr. Janell Green Smith’s Tragic Death Exposes Systemic Failures in Maternal Healthcare, Globally and Domestically
The untimely death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife and maternal health advocate, from childbirth complications in 2025, has ignited a critical conversation about systemic racism, healthcare disparities, and the struggles of birth centers in the US. Her…