African American Maternal Health Organizations

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Black Mamas Matter Alliance - Advancing Black Maternal Health, …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Black Mamas Matter Alliance serves as a national entity working to advance black maternal health, rights, and justice, and uplifts the work of locally based, black women-led maternal health initiatives and organizations. We honor the work and …

https://blackmamasmatter.org/

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The NAABB – National Association to Advance Black Birth

(1 days ago) WEBThe National Association to Advance Black Birth (NAABB) works to improve the care and treatment of Black women, infants and persons to combat the effects of structural racism …

https://thenaabb.org/

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Solving the Black Maternal Health Crisis - Johns Hopkins

(4 days ago) WEBPolicy Solutions . Sixty-five percent of Black birthing people in the U.S. rely on Medicaid—the joint state and federal health care program for low-income …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisis

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Black Women's Maternal Health - National Partnership for …

(8 days ago) WEBCommunity-based organizations that center Black maternal health are largely led by Black women who have had to contend with racism, sexism, “The Disproportional …

https://nationalpartnership.org/report/black-womens-maternal-health/

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Black led reproductive justice and Maternal health …

(2 days ago) WEBToday there are many black led maternal and child health organizations that are filling the gaps that OB care has created. They lead with the black community in …

https://thematernalcoalition.org/blog/2020/6/21/black-led-reproductive-justice-and-maternal-health-organizations

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Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality

(1 days ago) WEBWorking Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality. Print. April 8, 2024. Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to bring attention and action in improving Black maternal …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html

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Welcome to BWHI! - Black Women's Health Imperative

(7 days ago) WEBBWHI is the first and only national non-profit solely dedicated to achieving health equity for Black women globally. Founded in 1983 by Byllye Y. Avery as the National Black Women’s Health Project at a conference on the …

https://bwhi.org/

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Fact Sheet: Black Women's Maternal Health National …

(9 days ago) WEBCongress must pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (S. 1606 and H. R. 3305), which addresses every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparity in the …

https://nationalpartnership.org/report/black-womens-maternal-health-fact-sheet/

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What drives Black maternal health inequities in the U.S.

(4 days ago) WEBThe United States is the only industrialized nation where Black maternal health is getting worse, said Donna Bryson, a U.S. national affairs editor for the Reuters …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/what-drives-black-maternal-health-inequities-us

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Black Maternal Health in the U.S.

(8 days ago) WEBIn terms of maternal mortality rates by race, the CDC data shows that Black mothers’ mortality rate is highest, at 40.8 deaths per 100,000 live births. That’s more …

https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/black-maternal-health-racial-disparities/

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AHA blog: Tapping Community Partners to Codesign Black …

(9 days ago) WEBMay 16, 2024 - 03:57 PM. Health care organizations can create more inclusive, responsive and effective maternal health initiatives that address the unique …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-16-aha-blog-tapping-community-partners-codesign-black-maternal-care

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Focusing on maternity and postpartum care for Black mothers …

(1 days ago) WEBPromising interventions. Research has shown that mental health care services are most effective when they are integrated into maternity services to reduce …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/10/better-care-black-mothers

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Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status

(6 days ago) WEBThe Changing Woman Initiative is a Native American midwifery organization in New Mexico providing culturally centered care to address maternal health disparities, …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them/

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African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM)

(8 days ago) WEBThe Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative is a countywide coalition dedicated to addressing the …

https://www.first5la.org/african-american-infant-and-maternal-mortality-aaimm/

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The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis and Why It Remains an Issue

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of high-income countries globally, and the numbers have only grown. According to a new study published in …

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/1186019422/the-black-maternal-mortality-crisis-and-why-it-remains-an-issue

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Black Maternal Health: New Jersey demands justice - Bergen Record

(3 days ago) WEBOur state, which ranks 47th in maternal deaths, sees an average of 37 women die out of every 100,000 live births, compared to 16 nationally. For women and …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2021/05/21/black-maternal-health-new-jersey-demands-justice/5182778001/

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Mortality in the United

(7 days ago) WEBObjectives. To better understand racial and ethnic disparities in US maternal mortality. Methods. We analyzed 2016–2017 vital statistics mortality data with …

https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306375

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Black maternal organization awarded $5.5 million grant - MSN

(4 days ago) WEBLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - An organization that advocates for maternal health rights for post-partum parents is starting a new chapter in their business. The Black Birth Justice …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/black-maternal-organization-awarded-5-5-million-grant/ar-BB1mNLxv

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Health disparities a battle for marginalized moms seeking safe

(5 days ago) WEBAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the maternal mortality rate in the United States stands at approximately 17.4 deaths per …

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/05/20/minority-women-unsatisfied-with-pregnancy-care-sound-alarm-for-change/73632532007/

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Bergen/Passaic …

(Just Now) WEBHEALTH. The overall wellness of the African-American Woman and her family is our concern. Knowledge is the key. Promoting the economic stability and advancement of …

https://ncbwbergenpassaic.org/

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Health care workforce challenges must be addressed to support

(7 days ago) WEBDiversity isn’t a luxury; it’s a public health imperative. Today, nearly 6% of U.S. physicians identify as Black or African American, and 6.7% of registered nurses …

https://fortune.com/2024/05/21/health-care-workforce-challenges-must-be-addressed-to-support-black-mothers/

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NAACP Leading the Fight to End Racial Inequality

(8 days ago) WEBQuality Care for Black Americans. Over 10 million people have lost their Medicaid health coverage, with communities of color bearing the brunt of the impact. The federal …

https://naacp.org/

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Navigating geographical disparities: access to obstetric hospitals …

(4 days ago) WEBEach year in the United States, an estimated 60,000 birthing people experience unexpected outcomes during labor and delivery, or severe maternal …

https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-024-06535-7

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Task Force on Maternal Mental Health SAMHSA

(8 days ago) WEBThe Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, co-led by SAMHSA and the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), will identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to …

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-councils/acws/task-force-maternal-mental-health

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9 Organizations Working Against Black Maternal Mortality SELF

(4 days ago) WEBThese organizations fighting black maternal mortality are putting in the work to make a change. Dr. Crear-Perry cites a 2016 American Journal of Public …

https://www.self.com/story/organizations-activists-fighting-black-maternal-mortality

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NEW JERSEY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

(8 days ago) WEBWe are dedicated to your success. The New Jersey Medical Association is the local state society of the National Medical Association, a collective voice of African American …

https://njnma.org/

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Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

(6 days ago) WEBThe need for such an intervention is clear. The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality of any developed country and it’s getting worse, which is why the …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/qa-innovating-maternal-health-address-3-key-factors

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Biden Administration Announces New Task Force to Improve …

(5 days ago) WEBOn May 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the release of a national strategy and recommendations from the Task Force on …

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/section-news/2024/may/biden-adminstration-announces-new-task-force-to-improve-maternal-health-care/

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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline MCHB

(7 days ago) WEBShare the Hotline with a friend. I just learned about the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and wanted to share this free resource. Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA any time to talk …

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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What doctors wish patients knew about postpartum care

(8 days ago) WEBThe AMA’s What Doctors Wish Patients Knew ™ series provides physicians with a platform to share what they want patients to understand about today’s health care …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-postpartum-care

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Relias Report Emphasizes Urgent Need for Improved Training and

(Just Now) WEBRelias announced the release of its 2024 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Prevention Report, which identifies key areas of maternal care requiring greater …

https://www.relias.com/press-room/relias-report-emphasizes-urgent-need-for-improved-training-and-resources-in-maternal-health-care

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Infant Feeding for Persons Living With and at Risk for HIV in the

(4 days ago) WEBPediatricians and pediatric health care professionals caring for infants born to people living with and at risk for HIV infection are likely to be involved in providing …

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2024-066843/197305/Infant-Feeding-for-Persons-Living-With-and-at-Risk

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