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As Black Maternal Health Week draws to a close, let’s continue to share our stories, raise awareness, and protect women, children, and families. Black women and our children experience death and injury from childbirth at rates significantly higher than our White counterparts. There are many reasons for this as physicians like Dr. Bayo C. and Dr. Rebeca Segraves explain in their advocacy work, but we know bias is one of them. As the medical community works to educate staff on the bias-induced disparities, practical strategies like active listening, empathetic questioning, and chronic stress management can be deployed to help improve outcomes for Black women and children. 🖤. #wellness #riskmanagement #blackmaternalhealth

According to the CDC, in the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. The CDC notes that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Held annually on April 11-17th, Black Maternal Health Week is a week-long campaign founded and led by Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives, and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. Community Health Centers like Dimock are working hard to eliminate this disparity and improve maternal health outcomes for Black mothers. To learn more or support Dimock in these efforts to increase health equity in our community, visit dimock.org/give #BMHW24 #BlackMamasMatter #MaternalJustice #BMHW

As panel #1 bring out the vast intergenerational ground on youth well-being issues and policies advocacy, this panel take a step further and deeper to return the attention to the people: What is the human experience of being a youth advocate, and how can we extend the care and love from those we advocate for, to ourselves, and to the stakeholders older than us that only as human as us? This panel builds on panel #1 to spark a genuine dialogue with a diverse group of advocates, from veterans advocates to newcomers, from accomplished U.S. advocates to everyday European youth to explore intersection of personal experiences and policy advocacy. The goal is to refocus attention on our shared humanity, transcending labels of "youth," "stakeholders", "advocate," or "struggling individual." and highlight we are all only human, and together we make ourselves and the world a bit happier. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/guJMsNh2 Join Trace Terrell, Juan Acosta, Alejandro Campoy, Areli Rosales, and Joanna Hua in making youth voices unignorable in behavioral health policy!

🖤 April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week! 🖤 It's a vital time for awareness, activism and community-building. Let's amplify the voices of Black mothers and spotlight the disparities they face. According to the CDC, Black women are nearly 3x as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white women. At Nurse-Family Partnership, we're committed to addressing and eliminating these disparities. Together, let's advocate for equitable care and support for all mothers. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW24

During this Black Maternal Health Week, I wanted to share an outrageous fact: black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable and needs to change. We must put an end to medical gaslighting, a form of medical discrimination where healthcare providers dismiss or downplay a patient's symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis and mistreatment.   The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 is a step in the right direction. It aims to address the maternal health crisis in the US by investing in community-based organizations, improving access to care, and promoting equity in maternal health outcomes. But we can't stop there. We need to continue to raise awareness and demand action to ensure that black mothers receive the care they deserve.   Together, we can make a difference and save lives! Listening, advocating and activating are critical all year long, not just this week.   #BMHW24 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #EndMedicalGaslighting #SaveBlackMothers #MaternalHealthEquity

The state of maternal health in America is disheartening and the stats for Black Mothers are abysmal. We need to keep the spotlight on the state of Black maternal health. Not only for this week or month but until we see equitable outcomes for Black women and families. We celebrate the many changemakers who are innovating in this space, to advance more comprehensive policies, practices, training and awareness. #BMHW24 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #ReproJustice #Maternalequity #Blackmaternalhealth #BirthEquity #ENDMaternalmortality

🌟Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17th🌟 This week, we come together to honor and advocate during Black Maternal Health Week. As we celebrate the courage and resilience of Black mothers, we also recognize the urgent work that lies ahead. Despite advances, Black women continue to face significant disparities in maternal health outcomes. This is not just a statistic; it’s a call to action. We must strive for equity, pushing for better access to quality healthcare, comprehensive support, and respectful treatment. We've seen inspiring progress through dedicated activism, community leadership, and policy change. Let’s use this momentum to catalyze further change. Every step we take is a step toward a future where all mothers have the support and care they deserve. Together, we can turn hope into action. Let’s stand united for maternal health, justice, and equity. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalJustice #HealthEquity #BMHW24 🌍💪🏾✨ https://lnkd.in/ejKG2KQm

As Black Maternal Health Week draws to a close, we reflect on the critical issue facing our nation: Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, a stark disparity rooted in systemic racism and healthcare bias. This crisis is compounded by environmental injustices and limited access to essential resources like safe housing and nutritious food. While this designated week is ending, our efforts must not. We must continue to elevate these conversations, push for policy reform, and advocate for a healthcare system that serves all mothers equitably. Let’s carry the momentum forward and commit to making maternal health equity a reality for every Black mother. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #HealthEquity #EndMaternalMortality #BMHW #bmhw2024

Systemic gaps and enduring inequalities often render pregnant women and their children invisible in policymaking, which falls short of the biblical vision for community flourishing. Scripture consistently calls for care of marginalized women and children, reflecting God’s special concern for them. Dr. Emilie Cunningham highlights that her advocacy in maternal health is an extension of her faith, a way to practice her beliefs and connect her values to her actions. This faith-driven commitment challenges us to consider who is left out of our systems of care today and how they can be brought back in. By honoring maternal health, we respect the dignity of mothers and children and foster healthy communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eu-5FsKp