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Patient Advocate Michele Monserratt-Ramos discusses the details of friday's medical board meeting that will focus solely on maternal mortality issues in the central valley starting at 9:00am at the doubletree hotel in Bakersfield.

Bonnie Boswell’s latest conversation with leading experts examines why groups of women disproportionately experience higher mortality rates related to pregnancy and childbirth in the country.

Carmen Balber explains how Californians don't have a right to know about their doctor's investigations, which is shocking for the patient and devastating to safety.

Carmen Balber, executive director with consumer watchdog, understands that computer glitches happen but worries how information so sensitive can be sent without first being approved by a human.

Patient advocate Michele Monserrat-Ramos speaks about her experience and how she's helping families in Bakersfield to educate them on the resources they can utilize to learn more about their health care providers.

23abc special edition introduces you to 4 people and their families kern county who say the treatment they received at local healthcare facilities lead to other health issues and in some cases, even death. They also speak with 2 doctors who say while the medical industry is difficult to navigate, there are ongoing conversations to increase patient safety.

Tracy Dominguez, Xavier De Leon, Monique Himes, and Michele Monserrat Ramos all speak upon the importance of Latina mothers awareness month.

The fair aims to educate expecting mothers and families on how to speak up for themselves in a medical environment. Michele Montserrat Ramos with consumer watchdog says the fair came to fruition when the department of public health released facts about maternal mortality rates and knew something had to be done.

Consumer Watchdog's Carmen Balber says if you've been treated by someone you suspect was not a doctor, you should absolutely report that fact to the Medical Board of California which helps regulates doctors.

Consumer Watchdog argues the updated law should give patients the right to know if their doctor has been accused of harming other patients.