Sojourners’ Post

Black Maternal Health Week is officially a week, but let’s be clear: the movement doesn’t stop when the week ends. Every day is crucial in our fight to advocate and support the health and rights of Black birthing people. We need to keep this energy going, y’all. Let's make every day count for maternal health. #BMHW #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMWH2024

Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to amplify the voices of Black mothers and birthing people to advocate for addressing health disparities and improving access to care. During the health equity in maternal health panel at HAP's Leadership Summit, Pennsylvania Doula Commission President, Gerria C. spoke about how asking "Why?" could be the most important question to ask when working to address inequities in maternal health and opportunities to improve health outcomes. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW24

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Celebrated every year in April, National Minority Health Month: ✔️Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups. ✔️Encourages action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications. This year’s theme is Be the Source For Better Health which means taking charge of your own health and encouraging those around you to do the same. This theme highlights the important role that individuals can play in promoting health equity by making small changes in their daily lives. How are you celebrating #nationalminorityhealthmonth? #nmhm24

It's time to raise awareness and take action to address health disparities within minority communities. By working together, we can create a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system for all. #NationalMinorityHealthMonth

The Center is working to ensure all people have access to the quality maternal health care they deserve and fighting to reduce health disparities by holding governments accountable for human rights violations and discrimination. Learn more about our maternal health work: https://bit.ly/3pyBOIh

April is National Minority Health Month! This observance highlights the importance of addressing health disparities among minority populations. Check out the resources and events provided by NIH’s National Institute on Minority Health to learn more about how we can work together to achieve health equity for all. #NationalMinorityHealthMonth

How can you recognize National Minority Health Month? Our recent blog post highlights actionable ways you can help reduce health disparities in our community.🧡 Check it out⬇ #NationalMinorityHealthMonth #StrongerTogether #DEIB #Blog

As we bid farewell to March and welcome April, I want to bring attention to an important observance: #NationalMinorityHealthMonth. This month serves as a reminder of the critical need to address health disparities and inequities faced by minority communities. In the midst of this awareness month, let's recognize the unique health challenges and barriers that minority populations encounter. From access to quality healthcare services to socio-economic factors influencing health outcomes, there are numerous systemic issues that demand our attention and action. During National Minority Health Month, let's commit to fostering inclusive healthcare environments, advocating for equitable access to resources, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Here's to a month of reflection, advocacy, and collective action toward health equity. https://lnkd.in/dzTDWWid #minorityhealth

Black Maternal Health week is from April 11-17 but should be discussed and focused on every day. This is an important read! Black mamas are dying at higher rates than other racial groups. #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalhealthweek #birthequity #birthjustice #BMH24 #blackmamasmatter