Martha Wingate, DrPH
Chair School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Organization
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Martha Wingate, DrPH
Chair School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and OrganizationWingate’s research focuses on maternal morbidity/mortality, fetal and infant mortality, racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes, and MCH policy. Wingate is highly engaged with public health and clinical care entities and practitioners, connecting the multiple disciplines and systems that work together to improve the health and well-being of MCH populations. In addition to directing the Alabama Maternal Health Innovation Program and Alabama Maternal Health Taskforce, she serves as the Executive Director and Public Health lead for the Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
Areas of Expertise:
- Maternal and child health-public health
- Maternal morbidity and mortality
- Birth outcomes
- Public health systems and policy
Media Appearances:
- Premature births at an all-time high in the U.S., March of Dimes report finds, NBC News
- UAB announces new Alabama maternal health task force to tackle mortality, doulas, telehealth, AL.com
- Maternal mortality rates increased in 2021, highest in Black women, GMA Digital
- Undeliverable: A Maternal Healthcare Crisis part 2, FOX10 News