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Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. In the U.S., 1/3 of counties are in a maternity care desert and lack access to vital obstetric care, birth centers, or certified nurse-midwives. The maternal mortality rate is high at 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births, with 84% preventable. Black women face a staggering 4x higher mortality rate than white women. At hatch health we’re committed to widening access to maternal health care, evidence-based education, and culturally competent care for better patient outcomes and experiences. #maternalhealth #maternalhealthawarenessday

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day! OHA's maternal health initiative is focused on improving maternal health outcomes across Ohio. OHA and ODH are leading statewide implementation of a national quality improvement program organized by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, or AIM, to advance effective practices and outcomes for maternal health in Ohio. The OHA team is working with member maternity hospitals to collect data to support implementation of the AIM bundle for obstetric hemorrhage. OHA is also supporting the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Equitable Care Project, or CARE in data collection. Learn more about these important initiatives here: https://bit.ly/48GgLri

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

Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Efforts to Address Them: This brief provides an overview of racial disparities for selected measures of maternal and infant health, discusses the factors that drive these disparities, and provides an overview of recent efforts to address them. https://ow.ly/lo9l50Pev1U

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Did You Know: "Access to maternal health care has increasingly become unobtainable for many patients in the United States. Ongoing financial, staffing, and policy challenges have forced hospital administrators in both rural and urban areas to shutter their labor and delivery units, causing patients to travel longer distances or go without needed care. In particular, rural access to maternal care grows ever more challenging, with more than one-third of U.S. counties considered maternity care deserts, according to a 2022 March of Dimes report." - Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ds9_Ud4D

Solving the maternal health crisis takes education, effort and input from all parts of the healthcare ecosystem. Check out this great piece on the important role family physicians play in keeping expectant and new mothers safe and healthy. Our #BIRTHEquityMD program is focused on educating non-obstetric providers on recognizing signs and symptoms of severe maternal mortality and combatting racial inequities for birthing people in Maryland. Tochi Iroku-Malize MD,MPH,MBA

The maternity care system is broken. Poor maternal health outcomes are a national disgrace. Access to high quality, respectful maternal healthcare is unobtainable for many individuals throughout the United States. Mother Goose Health is joining American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in raising awareness on this emergent issue. We are working collaboratively with patients, providers, payors, and other essential stakeholders within the maternal health ecosystem to develop targeted solutions and implement programs that significantly enhance access to holistic maternal care for all. It's time to transform this broken system into one that prioritizes the well-being of ALL mothers and ensures they receive the care they rightfully deserve. #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay #MaternalHealthReform #healthcaretransformation

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

Black Maternal Health(BMH) Black Maternal Health Week, has come and gone. However, BMH, unsurprisingly, is still in crisis mode, with 3478 maternal and 81,931 infant deaths, each year, with disproportionate impact on hitting mothers and infants of color. Solving this issue, however, is not a “spectator sport,” and every voter can play a critical role in reducing and eliminating this threat to U.S. families. Voters, this year, can put their supportive words into action, by supporting the following activities: * White House Blueprint for Addressing The Maternal Health Crisis * The Mothers and Newborn Success Act * The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (“Momnibus”), * Maternal Health Quality Improvement, * Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act, * Healthy MOMMIES Act, * IMPACT to Save Moms Act, * Data to Save Moms Act. #BlackMothersMatter

Empowering Maternal Health: Taking Action for a Brighter Tomorrow Dive into the critical issue of maternal health and discover urgent steps to shape a better future for mothers worldwide. Join us as we explore the challenges, opportunities, and actionable solutions to improve maternal well-being. #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth 📢 In this compelling video, we shine a spotlight on the pressing need to address maternal health issues and ensure access to quality healthcare for all mothers. Gain insights into the factors contributing to maternal mortality rates and the disparities faced by vulnerable communities. #HealthEquity #WomenEmpowerment 💡 Explore practical strategies and initiatives aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. From increasing access to prenatal care to advocating for policy changes, discover how individuals and communities can make a meaningful impact. #PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement 🌍 Empower yourself to be a catalyst for change and advocate for maternal health rights in your community and beyond. Together, let's work towards a future where every mother receives the care and support she deserves. #MaternalWellness #HealthJustice