maternal health
A new cohort of doulas completed their training on Friday through the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Rise program, a workforce pilot designed to address maternal health inequalities for Black mothers and infants in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. The program graduates will provide support to expectant and new mothers in communities facing significant health disparities. […]
BET Digital premiered Sacred Hands: The Rise of Black Doulas, a two-part documentary launching during Black Maternal Health Week 2026. The film follows three Black doulas as they share their advocacy and the life-saving power of culturally rooted care. It was filmed on location at Kindred Space Los Angeles, a Black-owned birthing center in South […]
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency in response to a sharp rise in infant mortality—the state’s highest rate in over a decade. In 2024, 9.7 infants died per 1,000 live births, nearly double the national average. Black infants are more than twice as likely as white infants to die before their first birthday. State […]
Akil “Sonny” McLeod from Arizona has been named the 2024 Gerber Baby, announced on his first birthday. Known for his sunny disposition and engaging smile, Sonny won over the judges in Gerber’s 14th annual photo search. The winning photo features him in a yellow-and-white striped onesie, posing with his first ABC book. Sonny celebrated his […]
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