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Join us to learn more about the state of rural maternal health in AZ. This webinar takes place on National Rural Health Day!

Upcoming CMS virtual listening session: Improving Maternal Health Outcomes and Disparities through the Conditions of Participation Mar 20, 11:00 AM, eastern Register here: https://lnkd.in/exvvpK37

Policies that advance Black maternal health must be implemented at all levels to counter decades of harmful, racist actions. In The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health, authors put forward six policy recommendations to achieve health equity: ✅ Invest in doula care ✅ Implement a standardized system for collecting data on maternal and infant mortality ✅ Expand health coverage during the first year postpartum ✅ Expand virtual health care ✅ Incorporate cultural competence training in health practice ✅ Increase diversity of medical professionals Read the chapter, "Employing Policy and Advocacy for Sustainable Reduction of Maternal Mortality and Maternal Health Inequities," by Anna Kheyfets, Maria Gabriela Ruiz, Keri Carvalho, Candace Stewart, and Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha: https://lnkd.in/ezz9hrdh #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPolicy #MaternalHealth #policy

Today WGR’s Health and Social Policies Task Force is hosting our 2nd annual maternal health convening, Pathways to Progress: Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Maternal Health. We are so excited to hear from experts, policymakers, and advocates on tackling disparities in maternal health. #WGR

We’ve created a blueprint for improving the health of the nation through our Five Big Ideas to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The time is now to come together to make change.  https://lnkd.in/eJ4XtYGe

🤰🏾Maternal health matters! Help us take action to address maternal health disparities across Pennsylvania. https://lnkd.in/eTxuf-23 Complete the survey before 11/4! 🩺Your input is vital to developing an equitable & actionable strategic plan for maternal health!

“Implicit Bias in Public Health Care” Unconscious prejudice can have significant detrimental effects on public health. Addressing implicit bias in public health requires a multifaceted approach that involves individual, institutional, and systemic changes. It is key to reducing “Health Disparities”

It's Black Maternal Health Week! Join us for a discussion on why Black Maternal health is an important topic in healthcare and how you can help. Featuring guest speakers: Jill Inderstrodt, Rep. Vanessa Summers, and Kaley Liang. #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Awareness is growing around the postpartum health crisis in America, highlighting that our health care system needs to adapt. ACHP is dedicated to improving maternal health care with a special focus on addressing disparities, especially for Black women. Our research highlights the urgent need for reforms to ensure safer, healthier outcomes for all mothers. Learn more about ACHP's comprehensive research and learn how we're advocating for meaningful change in maternal health care: https://lnkd.in/eMs9pDfN