Philadelphia Health Partnership’s Post

MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach is deeply committed to advancing birth equity within our community. The journey of childbirth should be a joyous and safe experience for every family, yet disparities persist, affecting the health outcomes of mothers and infants, particularly in underserved communities. Birth equity ensures that all people receive the care they need, free from biases and barriers, to achieve the best possible outcomes. It's not just a healthcare issue; it's a moral imperative. Addressing social determinants of health, providing culturally competent care, and supporting policy changes are crucial steps toward this goal. Our hospital is dedicated to implementing comprehensive strategies to promote birth equity. On June 26, in collaboration with Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) and Communities Lifting Communities the experts at MemorialCare Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital team will discuss their latest successes and strategies in promoting birth equity. #BirthEquity #HealthcareLeadership #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthEquity https://lnkd.in/eGBH-QqM

The Burke Foundation is proud to support the New Jersey Birth Equity Funders Alliance in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, HENRY & MARILYN TAUB FOUNDATION, Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP), Organon, and Bristol Myers Squibb. We have recently launched a new RFP, created by our Community Advisory Committee (CAC), to fund organizations and businesses supporting the overall wellness of birthing people in New Jersey. The CAC will award eight unrestricted grants of $15,000 per year to those doing the work to reduce the impact of social determinants of health and/or providing preventative care.   These “Ecosystem of Wellness in Birth Equity” Grants will prioritize: - Programs and initiatives providing maternal health education to Black and Latine families (including lactation education, education on preeclampsia, and education on other high-risk pregnancy factors as examples) - Culturally congruent prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum maternal mental health support (including programs providing direct mental health services, maternal mental health assessments, music therapy, movement classes, trauma-informed initiatives, in-home mental health services, and other healing practices ) - Programs and services addressing social determinants of health (including but not limited to transportation, housing, and food access) - Programs and services that educate and provide support for fathers/partners supporting birthing people Learn more and share: https://lnkd.in/ekJdCYiC #grants #birthequity #socialdeterminantsofhealth

Consider the challenge of becoming a mother without a supportive system in place. That's the reality for many Black women in Fairfield County. Despite their income or education, they're navigating a healthcare system during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum that that do not adequately address their specific needs. Learn about the Black Maternal Health Initiative is uniting Black doulas, health care providers, researchers, hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, grass roots community-based organizations that serve women and their families, and advocacy organizations to improve maternal health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies. Read our CEO/President, Mendi Blue Paca's powerful op-ed on originally posted CTMirror.com to understand the urgency of the Black maternal health crisis in our community. https://lnkd.in/eGXWVzz3 #MaternalHealthEquity #SupportBlackMothers #BlackMaternalHealthInitiative #Doulas

Why This Petition Matters: Problem. Maternal and infant mortality are at a crisis point in the United States. Our systems create and exacerbate racial and economic disparities. Is not built to fully support families or acknowledge the intrinsic link between maternal and infant health — and that costs us in the long run. Solution. All expectant parents need access to care during and after pregnancy, family economic supports like WIC, SNAP, and paid family and medical leave, affordable child care, and programs that give their babies the best start in life. This is our chance to ensure the next generation grows up healthy and prepared to thrive in school and the workforce. Call to action. Policymakers must invest in comprehensive policies, expanding health access to expectant and new parents and their kids, ensuring family economic supports, enhancing culturally sensitive care, and supporting early childhood and family services. Sign this petition and join with the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers to support the critical public policy needed to support maternal health for all expecting parents and their babies. We will let you know when there is more to do to support important policy change. https://chng.it/vLq7fS7x7K

Centering #BlackMaternalHealth and wellness is not just a week on our calendar, it's a value and priority that guides all of our work. Follow Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) for more on the need for #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and how you can participate!

If you want to stay up-to-date with us, follow our Page. Saul's Light Foundation advocates for health equity, birth justice, and language access through a neonatal intensive care lens. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gfJZ8Sgg #NICU #Prematurity #InfantMortality

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One of the most important topics of our time. #blackmaternalhealth Listen to these practical words of wisdom, and take action.

No matter where expectant parents live in the US, they should have access to stillbirth prevention education. PERIOD. States teaching parents-to-be how to Count the Kicks (a program of Healthy Birth Day, Inc.) are saving babies and moms. To the parents, grandparents and siblings in states without stillbirth prevention education who have had their hearts broken and are pushing for safer maternal health care and better stillbirth prevention in their home states - thank you for your advocacy. This shouldn't be so hard. We can make stillbirth a maternal health tragedy of the past. #stillbirth #maternalmortality https://lnkd.in/gtGjyeAn

Every year, too many women around the world suffer from preventable causes of death due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth. At Philips, we are committed to improving people’s health through meaningful innovation, which includes efforts that promote equitable access to maternal and child healthcare.   Access to basic care equipment like ultrasounds in remote areas is a continuing challenge that requires attention. However, thanks to recent funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Philips is accelerating a set of new AI-driven algorithms on the Philips Lumify Handheld Ultrasound to detect potential health issues and support early intervention.   This is one of many collaborations that are having a positive impact in communities around the world. Read more about Philips’ efforts to advance global access to maternal healthcare here: #healthcareaccessiblity #maternalhealth #preventativecare #ultrasound Marnix van Ginneken Kristin Molina Dan Leonard Francis Das Jorge Segovia Nawal Nour Adrienne Smith Jennifer Luo Law Christoph Pedain Stefano Folli