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Kudos to Texas for Transforming Maternal Healthcare! Thank you to The Texas Tribune for sharing this exciting news from the Lone Star State as they lead the way in addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) through the "Healthy Beginnings at Home" pilot program. With 63% of single mothers renting homes facing housing cost burdens, this initiative is a game-changer. By providing safe and affordable housing, Texas is not only combating housing instability but also positively impacting birth outcomes and reducing maternal mortality rates. Stabilizing housing allows mothers to prioritize prenatal and preventative health care, resulting in more positive health outcomes. CareSource Bayou Health's collaborative model, combining Legacy Community Health's footprint with CareSource's expertise, is set to bring innovative programs to Texas, fostering self-sufficiency and improving overall community well-being. #socialdeterminantsofhealth #maternalmortality #texas #pregnancy #prenatalcare #preventativecare

Today we celebrate #WorldContraceptionDay with the theme, “Healthy Timing and Spacing of Pregnancy for the Health and Wellbeing of Mother and Child”. “Family planning is a cornerstone of public health and a crucial element in achieving sustainable development. By enabling individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, we can significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes, reduce unintended pregnancies and promote economic stability within our families and communities,” says, Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh. In her World Contraception Day broadcast, Dr Oreh highlights the importance of family planning for maternal and child health, economic stability, and sustainable development and outlines key government initiatives aimed at improving access to family planning services. She also emphasizes the importance of empowering women to make informed choices about their reproductive health. “...Today, we reaffirm our commitment to improving family planning services in Rivers State through several key initiatives. His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Grand Service Star of Rivers State, the Governor of Rivers State, has shown strong commitment to providing leadership and guidance in steering the health sector towards improved health outcomes for all inhabitants of the state. By providing large stocks of various categories of contraceptive commodities, to be given free of charge to women in need of these services in Rivers State. This is to ensure that there is enough family planning commodities to serve the inhabitants of the state, in line with his vision for a healthier Rivers State...” For more on the different initiatives - Training and Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Community Outreaches and others - listen to the full broadcast below! #WorldContraceptionDay2024 #ReproductiveHealth #FamilyPlanning #Health4AllRivers #RiversState

FYI, #Torontonian, #Ontarian LIF especially, #Torontonians, #Ontarians, #Canadians overall -- hold this date & participate!: The Council of Canadians' “’Canvass for pharmacare in Toronto! ‘World Contraception Day of Action, September 26’ ‘All of us deserve the right to decide for ourselves whether and when to have children – regardless of where we live, work, or how much money we have in our bank accounts. Yet, for far too many Canadians, birth control remains out of reach. That’s why on World Contraception Day, September 26th, 2024, we are taking to the streets to demand the immediate rollout of a universal pharmacare program that includes contraceptives. In Toronto, the Council of Canadians will join forces with LEAF, Planned Parenthood Toronto, Choice in Health Clinic, and Cover ContraceptiON to canvass outside Union Station (Front Street West entrance) – so that we can talk to commuters about the need for free, universal contraceptives. No former experience or knowledge required; we will provide training and materials.  Right now, too many people in Canada can’t afford to pay for contraception medication and devices like birth control pills, IUDs, implants, and the morning-after pill, leading to countless unplanned pregnancies. A national drug plan that covers all Canadians, also known as pharmacare, could change this. The federal government recently introduced legislation that covers contraception and diabetes medications and devices for all Canadians – free of charge. But some premiers are choosing to keep this option out of reach. They have threatened not to join the federal program when it’s rolled out. It’s time to turn up the pressure. Come connect with other reproductive health and health care advocates in Toronto, and build power to win free contraceptives, one conversation at a time.     When: Thursday, September 26th, 4 p.m. ET Where: Union Station, Front Street West entrance, Toronto If you’d like to be more involved in the fight for pharmacare and free contraceptives, visit www.publicpharmacare.ca. In solidarity, Vi Bui Ontario-Quebec-Nunavut Regional Organizer  The Council of Canadians’” #SDoH #health #pharmacare #familyplanning #womensrights #girlsrights #reproductiverights #humanrights #constituentsrights #ROIpublicfunding #socialjustice #accessibility #bodypolitic #societalvalues #commongood #socialcontract #TOpoli #GTHApoli #onpoli #cdnpoli #globalimpact

Family planning is about more than just contraception; it is integral to the health and well-being of women, families, and communities

#Familyplanning is a crucial aspect of #healthcare that empowers individuals and couples to make informed decisions about if and when to have #children. By providing access to #contraception and #education, family planning enables people to control their #reproductivehealth, leading to healthier families and communities. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of family planning, its benefits, the safest options available, and the resources to help families make the best choices for their futures.... https://lnkd.in/guzt_JdH

Family planning is about more than just contraception; it is integral to the health and well-being of women, families, and communities

Family planning is about more than just contraception; it is integral to the health and well-being of women, families, and communities

Eleven of Wyoming's 23 counties lack a practicing OB-GYN, the health department found. As evidence mounts that Wyoming's maternity care landscape is eroding, posing risks for families, moms and babies, advocates ask lawmakers to tackle the problem. Story by Katie Klingsporn 📰 #wyoming #politics #healthcare #womenshealth #pregnancy #obgyn #maternitycare #healthcareaccess #ruralhealth #ruralcommunities #ruralhealthcare #localgovernment

National Maternal Health Awareness Day - The theme for 2024 is Access in Crisis The conversation surrounding maternal health is being reframed to address the disparities in care due to race, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. Data reveals that while some progress has been made, there's much work to be done. It is particularly important to address the issues that result in higher maternal mortality rates among women of color and those who fall in other marginalized groups. Access to quality prenatal care, the expertise of healthcare providers, and the responsiveness of emergency services during childbirth all play critical roles in safeguarding maternal health. As a #LossMom and someone whose life was at risk I urge you to use your voice to #PUSH for change! Continue to ask the hard questions and have the challenging conversations with healthcare providers. Everyone deserves equal care. #ConversationsforCREW #LossMom #LossDad #LossFamily #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay #Pregnancy #WomensHealth #InnovationInHealthcare #PublicHealth #Advocacy #GlobalHealth #HealthcareAccess #EqualHealthcareAccess

I am so excited to announce that as a part of my TNFI Perinatal & Maternal Health Initiative the Tyler Nicole Foundation in collaboration with the Nassau County Department of Health, Nassau County Perinatal Services Network’s Education and Outreach Workgroup will be putting on an event titled "A Conversation Surrounding Black Maternal & Infant Health". The event will take place on: Date: May 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Office of Health Equity 40 Main Street Suite C Hempstead, NY 11550 This documentary is an amazing opportunity for the public to learn about the perinatal loss crisis in this country. The event will include a panel discussion and panelist members including Sharon Turnage, PhD Candidate, LMSW, CASAC T & Woods T Amina to shed light on the perinatal loss crisis in the US and how it impacts families. We'll be screening the documentary "Toxic: A Black Women's Story," a powerful film exploring the impact of stress on pregnant black women. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage on this important topic. Here is the link to register for this event: https://lnkd.in/gdeGxKG4 Please share and repost! #Iam1in4 #perinatal #perinatalloss #perinatalhealth #perinatallossawareness #TNFIevents #maternalandinfanthealth #maternal #maternalhealth #maternalloss #childloss #childlossawarness #babyloss #babylossawareness #research #education #black #blackwomen #BMHW #pregnancy #pregnancyloss #healthdisparities #Northwell #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #nassaucountydepartmentofhealth #tylernicolefoundation #sharonturnage #toxicdocumentary #MountSinai #toxicablackwomensstory