Reassignment of Doctor Sparks Concerns for Black Infant Health Program
The reassignment of Dr. Beverley White-Macklin from Santa Clara County's Black Infant Health Program has raised concerns about the program's future efforts in combating baby mortality.
County officials are moving Dr. White-Macklin to another public health role as part of a broader effort to address a systemic budget deficit.
It'll be like starting over
Former leaders of the program and mothers who participated are raising alarms about the impact of this change.
The county is trying to balance the need to absorb a massive budget hole without cutting services, but the shuffle has sparked concerns about the program's effectiveness.
Author's Summary
Reassignment of a trusted doctor sparks concerns for Black Infant Health Program's future.
- Dr. Beverley White-Macklin is being reassigned to another public health role.
- The change is part of a broader effort to address a systemic budget deficit.
- Former leaders and mothers who participated in the program are raising alarms.