Melinated Moms

Come join us to celebrate 7 years of growth, community and beautiful partnership for moms, women and birthing people. We are so excited to partner with Laila Omosawe- The Double Dutch Queen of the National Association for Double Dutch Orgs and Dr. Waffiyah Saleem, DSW of the Coalition of Change for NJ. Early bird tickets are available now https://lnkd.in/erXANux7 Vendor tables are available For more information on supporting or sponsoring our event, contact us at sponsorship@melinatedmoms.com

Student Midwife Creates App To Recognize Conditions On Black And Brown Skin 📱 “Ruby Jackson, a 23-year-old student midwife at the University of Brighton, has developed an app, ‘Melanatal,’ to address gaps in the recognition of maternal and neonatal conditions on Black and brown skin. Her app aims to educate both clinicians and patients on how conditions such as jaundice, pre-eclampsia, and mastitis appear on darker skin tones, a subject historically underrepresented in medical training. Jackson’s inspiration for Melanatal came during her placement at a neonatal unit in Ghana, where she realized that key symptoms—like jaundice—present differently on darker skin. She had previously been taught to look for ‘yellow skin,’ which isn’t always applicable to Black or brown patients. This moment led her to understand how easily signs could be missed, prompting her to develop a solution. The app, currently in development, will feature hyper-realistic medical illustrations and aims to reduce race-based health inequalities. ‘This app will help provide the much-needed information for black and brown women who are nearly four times more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum in comparison to white women,’ Jackson told University of Brighton. ‘Through Melanatal, clinicians can get better knowledge to care for black babies who have the highest rate of both stillbirth and neonatal death.’” Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVsBgiBa #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInSTEM #STEMGems #GiveGirlsRoleModels

🌟 **Join Us as a Sponsor or Vendor at the 2024 Jace's Journey 5K & Fun Run!** 🌟 We’re gearing up for the **2024 Jace's Journey 5K & Fun Run** on **Saturday, October 26, 2024** at the Belle Johnston Community Center in Pineville, NC! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while getting your business in front of hundreds of local families and supporters. 🤝 **Sponsorship Opportunities** By becoming a sponsor, you'll help us raise awareness around maternal/fetal healthcare disparities and support families through their grief journey. This is a great way to showcase your commitment to health equity and community support! 🛍️ **Vendor Opportunities** Are you a local business or organization that wants to share your products or services with our runners and attendees? Reserve your spot today to connect with the Pineville community! **Perks Include:** ✅ Brand exposure to a dedicated audience ✅ Your logo on event materials, shirts, and online promotions ✅ Opportunities to network with other businesses and families ✅ A chance to support an important cause while showcasing your products! 📅 **Last Day to Sign Up**: **October 13, 2024** 👉 Don’t miss out! Secure your spot now by visiting https://lnkd.in/eTd8QtWm or emailing us at info@jacesjourney.org. Let’s make this year’s Jace's Journey 5K the best yet! 🎉 #JacesJourney5K #CommunitySupport #SponsorshipOpportunities #VendorSpotlight #HealthEquity #StillbirthAwareness #SupportLocal

More amazing shots from Planned Parenthood’s Advocate Alliance Grantee reception. Thank you for supporting Jump Kids Health! If you would like to support visit www.jumpkidshealth.org

If you have any time in your busy weeks I implore you to do what you can to help us get the SHINE for Autumn Act passed before another year ends. It should only take a few mins. to contact your legislators and make sure they are co-sponsoring this necessary bill. That simple action will help future families avoid the life-time of grief and trauma we endure. Don’t you want to know you were a part of stopping stillbirth?? I know you do! And it is as easy as going to Deb’s website www.shineforautumnact.org to follow her instructions and scripts. If you have any questions or concerns about advocating please ask me. I was never this involved with anything until Owen died, then fighting for change to end this crisis that took our son became all I could do to move forward. Some days are hard, sometimes we get discouraged, but we never give up, because the next day can be a win! 👏🏼🤩 Trust me, it’s a really great feeling to know our voices are heard and we are helping to save lives. Join us! Thank you! 💙

On Monday, September 23rd, Jenne Johns, President of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc., along with state, local, and community maternal health advocates shared lived experiences and solutions to the Black Maternal Health Crisis in Philadelphia during the statewide Maternal Health series led by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Human Services. Panelists: PA Secretary of Human Services- Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH, ; PA Secretary of Health-Dr. Debra Bogen; Deputy Commissioner of Product Regulation at The PA Insurance Department Shannen Logue, LaQuesha G.; Dr. Aasta Mehta; Karen Pollack, and State Representatives Gina H. Curry and Morgan Cephas, along with special guest Senator Sharif Street. Their leadership, insights, and openness were invaluable. The discussion focused on the long-term impacts of severe maternal mortality and morbidity in the Black community and the importance of creating culturally congruent spaces between government, healthcare providers, and the community. We encourage you to share your voice on the Maternal Health solutions within Pennsylvania by completing this survey that will inform Governor Josh Shapirp’s Maternal Strategic Plan:https://lnkd.in/ejKr-74g Thank you to Nikki Bagby for hosting this event at the Lenfest Center at North10. #onceuponapreemie #onceuponapreemieacademy #nicu #NICUawarenessmonth #North10 #Community #MomnibusPA ##MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityAdvocacy #PennsylvaniaHealth #HealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealthMatters #OnceUponAPreemie #PanelDiscussion #SupportBlackMothers

Sun-kissed and unstoppable! ☀️✨ Melinated Moms enjoying the warmth, making memories, and embracing the beauty of sisterhood. #MelinatedMoms #FunInTheSun #SunshineAndSisterhood #SummerVibes#melinatedmoms 

📸 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Melinated Dads Empowerment Fair! 🙌🏽 We had an incredible time celebrating fatherhood, community, and empowerment with all of you. From the inspiring speakers to the fun family activities, the event was a huge success because of your support! 💪🏽💙 We hope you left feeling inspired and ready to continue the work of empowering dads everywhere. Stay tuned for our next event – we can’t wait to see you all again! ✨ #MelinatedDads #FatherhoodEmpowerment #CommunityStrength #StayTuned #FamilyFirst

The Cooperative's subsidiary, Family Health Initiatives (FHI), was well represented at the 2024 Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Conference in California. This year's theme: 'Partnering with Purpose.' Director of Public Health Programs, Cathy Butler-Witt and Lead Data Analyst, Kerry Millen, attended the conference and had a virtual poster presentation: 'NJ Maternal Experiences Survey Project: Developing Collaborative Solutions by Centering the Voices of Birthing People and Partnering with Community-Based Organizations.' Among the workshops Cathy and Kerry attended was: 'My Black Health is Beautiful: Driving Transformation Through Partnership and Representation.' The workshop curriculum was a series of free lesson plans that intersect reproductive and Black maternal health, developed via a collaboration between Melinated Moms, New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey and The Cooperative. Thank you to Cathy and Kerry for representing Family Health Initiatives on the national stage! #FamilyHealthInitiatives #AMCHP #PartneringWithPurpose