SEMPQIC - Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition’s Post

The statistics of this is beyond scary.

The World Health Organization estimates that roughly 10% (190 million) of all women and girls of reproductive age are affected by #endometriosis. According to McKinsey & Company, the Global Burden of Disease estimates this figure to be 1 to 2%. At Ada, endometriosis is our second highest women’s health condition and nearly 75% of the time, the condition is suggested to women and girls between the ages of 12-29 who have engaged with related symptoms. And yet, on average, it takes 8-11 years for a woman to be formally diagnosed. Whether rare or prevalent, silent or loud, at Ada we know the importance of helping people put a name to their condition so they can begin their care journey. 💙 🎗March is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth. To all the endo warriors out there, keep on fighting.🎗 #EndoWarrior #EndometriosisAwareness #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth

We have four core areas that are important to us, and maternal health is one of them. The high and increasing mortality rates in the United States require urgent attention. Of particular concern is the high mortality rates among Black women. In recent years, maternal health outcomes for Black women in America have garnered widespread attention, particularly amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. These alarming statistics, highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), paint a distressing picture: Black women face a maternal mortality rate nearly three times higher than that of white women, with 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021. Read more on the blog at https://lnkd.in/eGK2gFt2 #maternalhealth #blackhealth #blackhealthmatters #matermalmortalityrates #housingandmaternalhealth

As we wrap up Black Maternal Health Week 2024, I am inspired by all the powerful voices and action behind the movement to improve outcomes for expectant and new moms. Our extreme maternal morbidity and mortality rates among Back moms in the U.S. are unacceptable.   Together, we can - and will - do better. We will improve access to care, safety, protocols, and policies – and, perhaps most important, we will engage moms in their care and educate them on the warning signs and symptoms of complications. Let’s give them the language, tools, and confidence to self-advocate and describe what they are experiencing to their healthcare providers. Patients are “the most underutilized resource” in solving our maternal-child health crisis. #BMHW24 #WarnerSlack, #maternalmortality, #maternalmorbidities, #improvingbirthoutcomes, #indicatehealth, #wecandobetter

Each year in the U.S. 1 in 10 babies is born preterm. Prematurity affects too many moms and babies and is fueled significantly by disparities in our health care system, communities and institutions. Wear purple today to support the families impacted by prematurity. #simplystrategy #healthresearch #mrx #worldprematurityday #preemie #prematurityawarenessmonth

Minority Health Month is an important time for all of us to underscore our commitment to closing persistent health disparities that impact communities of color, including obesity. Hear from EveryBODY Covered campaign partners about how advocating for obesity care coverage can help reduce health disparities in a new blog post, "Raising All Voices for Obesity Care This Minority Health Month." Read here: https://lnkd.in/ev7_64Au #everyBODYcovered #minorityhealthmonth

Understanding UTIs in older women is crucial for effective care. Learn about the four major complications and prevention strategies for UTIs among elderly women. Dive deeper into the topic here: https://lnkd.in/eJfvPexE #WomensHealth #UTIAwareness

📣 News from #WHA77: "Alarmed by the stagnation of progress in reducing maternal and child mortality, countries today passed a critical Resolution at the World Health Assembly committing to specific actions to prevent deaths of women, babies and children." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXZP3R_s #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #MaternalMortality #NewbornMortality

April is Minority Health Month! Here are three ways you can help close health disparity gaps 👇🏾 1. Get involved with local nonprofits that are supporting healthy activities for young people 🏃🏾♂️ 2. Vote and engage in related policy issues at a local level 🗳️ 3. Raise awareness! Share this message with your network to educate them on why certain groups are more inclined to face preventable health disparities 🗣️ #MinorityHealthMonth #HealthEquity 🎥

Did you know that Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11th-17th? This week brings attention to the disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women and highlights the need for action. Share your thoughts on how we can all play a role in improving maternal health outcomes and check out these resources provided by the CDC : https://ow.ly/aGkR50Rit6o #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalHealthEquity #racialequity #healthequity #EndMaternalMortality