Emma is a Data Scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh. Her work focuses on describing the ways that policies influence access to reproductive health services, as well as disorders and outcomes of pregnancy."

Authored by Emma Mairson, M.P.H.

Blog Post

Attacks on Data Accessibility Turn to Maternal Health: How States Can Help

One of the key datasets for maternal and child health, The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), has been taken offline and there is uncertainty if it will be made accessible again. The continuation of PRAMS, either at the federal or state level, is necessary to monitor and improve maternal and child health outcomes.