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Want to learn more about pending federal legislation to improve maternal health? Access our Maternal Health Bill Tracker at bit.ly/MCH-BillTracker! You can use this regularly updated search tool to view legislation through the 117th Congress. #MCHBillTracker

Although #BMHW24 and #AMCHP2024 have ended, our work to improve maternal and child health outcomes continues. Okunsola M. Amadou, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and Breana Lipscomb are just a few of the many leaders in #MaternalHealth who helped to shape key conversations at our conference. Revisit our plenary video as they discuss their impact and roles in improving #BlackMaternalHealth and promoting health equity: bit.ly/BMHW-Policy

I am grateful to the authors and contributors of The Practical Playbook III. I particularly appreciate the closing statement, "recognizing that without healthy women and birthing people, the health of our families and communities is affected across the life span." The authors also note that "we (every stakeholder) cannot delay implementation of efforts to prevent the nearly 1,000 maternal deaths each year, lest we lose our most important resource, our mothers and birthing people." Indeed, healthy mothers and birthing people make = a healthy society! The best part is that this rich compendium of resources is FREE. Use the link in the post below to access the online version. #maternalhealth

The Sustainable Development Goals are closely tied to some of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's core priorities, including maternal health. Here are three moves the foundation has made recently to help get stalled progress back on track. https://buff.ly/3Qx5q6b #globalgrantmaking

Thank you Women’s Caucus for having us on to discuss #ThePracticalPlaybookIII to discuss Chapter 10: What It Really Takes to Succeed: Practical Tips for Maternal Health Collaboration! #MaternalHealthInnovation

Wildflower Health joins ACOG and women’s health organizations across the country in observing Maternal Health Awareness Day today, January 23. It’s a day to bring light to the care, many times lack of care, and access options women must knowledgeably navigate to ensure their health is supported at every step.  The ACOG theme for Maternal Health Awareness Day, “Access in Crisis,” focuses on how access to maternal health care has become increasingly challenging for many patients in the U.S. Ongoing financial, staffing and policy challenges have resulted in patients needing to travel long distances for care or going without needed care. #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay #maternalhealth #valuebasedcare #valuebasedmaternitycare #maternity #womenshealth #digitalhealth #innovation #maternalhealthoutcomes #healthequity

"Today is Maternal Health Day, a day to recognize the importance of ensuring safe and healthy pregnancies for all women around the world. Every mother deserves access to quality healthcare, skilled birth attendants, and necessary resources to ensure a positive childbirth experience. Let's work together to reduce maternal mortality rates, improve access to prenatal care, and empower women to make informed choices about their reproductive health. #MaternalHealthDay #HealthForAll"

It's Maternal Health Awareness Day! American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)'s theme is "Access in Crisis" and that is right on point in these times. #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay #valuebasedmaternitycare

April is National Minority Health Month, focusing on raising awareness and addressing the persistent health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities. This year’s theme is #SourceForBetterHealth, emphasizing the importance of leveraging cultural, community and social connections to improve health outcomes. Read more about health equity initiatives and campaigns from the CDC Office of Health Equity and learn how you and your colleagues in the laboratory can empower yourself to achieve better health outcomes for your patients. https://hubs.ly/Q02tcXZm0

Check out this article to find ways to support black-led maternal health organizations!