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The critical racial disparities in maternal health are finally getting the attention they deserve. The 19th's recent article highlights the impact of implicit bias on care and outcomes, revealing that every mother deserves equal access to quality healthcare. Addressing this issue is not just a medical imperative but a societal one. It's time for informed action and continuous education to ensure that all mothers and babies have the opportunity for a healthy start. Let's work towards creating a healthcare system that serves all equitably. #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #ImplicitBias #PINCommunityAdvocate

Every woman deserves equal access to quality maternal care. However, marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Socioeconomic factors, limited healthcare access, discrimination, and cultural barriers contribute to these disparities. It's time to advocate for change and ensure equitable care for all. Together, we can make a difference. Join the conversation, raise awareness, and support organizations working to improve maternal health. Let's break the silence on maternal health disparities and create a world where every mother receives the care she deserves. #MaternalHealthDisparities #EqualCareForAll 🌐 Learn more and get involved:

It's Maternal Health Awareness Day, and we must acknowledge that not all regions have equal access to maternal care. In fact, some areas are considered "maternity care deserts." To combat this, we need adequate funding, effective staff training, and policy reforms. Let's come together to make sure that every mother has access to the care she deserves. #maternitycare #publichealth #policyreform #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay

Maternal care is a national health crisis in the United States warranting increased focus on improving quality, safety and cost of care for mothers and infants. Premier consistently looks for ways to collaborate with hospitals and health systems to improve quality, safety and cost of care for mothers and infants. "Every day across the U.S., the healthcare community has an opportunity to positively impact the lives of mothers, babies, families and communities. Redesigning our care processes to achieve health that is inclusive of behavioral, physical and social needs is the work that our Premier Perinatal Improvement Collaborative focuses on with committed colleagues across the U.S. It takes all of us, every day, to move forward together." - Sue Leavitt Gullo, Principal, Women and Infants Service Line, Premier Inc. Read more about our efforts to transform maternal health: https://lnkd.in/e-bqDS-c #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay

Unlocking Rural Maternal Health: Arizona Women Speak, Policy Listens! Our paper, fresh from the print documents the unique postpartum needs, challenges, and opportunities to improve well-being and health outcomes for rural childbearing people in the United States. Okechukwu, A., Magrath, P., Alaofe, H. et al. Optimizing Postpartum Care in Rural Communities: Insights from Women in Arizona and Implications for Policy. Matern Child Health J (2024). https://lnkd.in/gqdrdAFu

Alarming racial disparities continue to persist in maternal health outcomes, and some states are addressing this issue by introducing legislation mandating implicit bias training to help identify and mitigate unconscious prejudices and improve communication, trust, and culturally competent care for Black mothers among healthcare providers. As the Black maternal mortality crisis continues, these trainings are crucial initial steps to ensure equitable maternal health experiences and improved outcomes for Black mothers everywhere.

Today is #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, a moment to shine a spotlight on a critical issue that demands our attention - the state of Black maternal health in the United States. As mentioned in my most recent blog at the AHA, "Addressing the complex and multifaceted challenges to Black maternal health in the U.S. requires a comprehensive approach that involves not only improvements within the health care system but also broader societal changes to tackle systemic inequalities and promote health equity for all communities." Let's commit to working towards a healthier, more equitable future for all mothers. #blackmaternalhealth #maternalhealth https://lnkd.in/enp-iQ6t.

Did you know that more than 80% of maternal deaths in the US are preventable? Fortunately, dedicated providers, suppliers and nonprofits across the health care ecosystem are working to ensure better outcomes for mothers and their babies. Check out this great Vizient, Inc story that shares some of the ways different organizations are making a difference by tackling various aspects of #maternalhealth.

💡 New research by D-tree and Harvard about successful ways to reach new mothers to ensure they get the care they need. Equitable healthcare delivery is crucial in improving the health and well-being of mothers and babies. The study looked at nearly 40,000 new mothers enrolled in what today is Jamii ni Afya highlighted that no matter the woman’s socioeconomic background, the mothers received equal care from community health workers. This is a significant achievement in health equity, ensuring that lower-income or less-educated mothers receive the same level of care as their counterparts and confirms that digitally-supported community health worker programs like Jamii ni Afya can provide quality postpartum care to women across different socioeconomic statuses. Read more in our latest blog unpacking the findings ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dbaVzeQf

Shared decision making, a communication strategy that integrates a patient’s wants and values directly into the care plan, could be one of the next steps in solving America’s maternal health crisis. Read how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing over $1,000,000 in a study to test its efficacy. https://hubs.ly/Q02dx06p0