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WHAMglobal is dedicated to empowering women to advocate not only for their own health but also for the well-being of others. Central to its mission is the belief in the transformative power of women within the healthcare system and their potential to enhance its efficacy and care for patients, families, and the workforce.
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Type: News
JHF Participates in Statewide Doula Roundtable Celebrating Progress in Pennsylvania
On October 22, the Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chairs, Representatives Morgan Cephas, La’Tasha Mayes, and Gina Curry, hosted a Doula Roundtable to provide insight into doula care, educate doulas across the commonwealth on the resources and opportunities available through the PA Doula Commission, and highlight the work of the BMHC, including HB 1608, a momnibus bill introduced by Representative Cephas. HB 1608 requires Medicaid coverage of doula services and establishes the Doula Advisory Board within the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. This bill received final passage in October and was signed by the Governor on October 29.
Type: News
Safe Sleep Month Highlights the Importance of Initiatives and Grant-Funded Efforts to Reduce Infant Mortality
October is National Safe Sleep Month, an important time for healthcare professionals and perinatal advocates to renew efforts to promote safe sleep practices for infants. In Pennsylvania, 314 infant deaths were reviewed in 2020, with nearly 19% classified as sudden unexpected infant deaths. In 2023, the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative launched the Safe Sleep initiative bringing together 23 experts from 15 organizations to reduce sleep-related fatalities through collaboration between health systems, hospitals, and community partners. Currently, 62 of Pennsylvania’s 76 birth hospitals and NICUs are participating in the initiative for the April 2024-March 2025 implementation period.
Type: Press Release
Over $1M Awarded to Initiate Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultation and Access Programs Across Pennsylvania
JHF has awarded over $1 million across three regional grantees to standup a statewide perinatal behavioral health consultation and access program for providers in prenatal, labor/delivery, and postpartum care settings.
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