MaternalChild Health

#Maternal & #ChildHealth Program at University of Washington offers training, #MCH webinars, and a Family & Child Health publication:

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

Our final issue of the year is out now! How does #COVID19 impact #pregnancy outcomes? How does the #pandemic influence #sexualhealth & #reproduction? What are states in @HRSAgov #regionx doing to promote #maternalandchildhealth?

[SURE MatCH (Maternal & Child Health) Group @RU_SUREMatCH]

https://t.co/nTRXyiO0t6

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

Disparities in breastfeeding deprive Black Mamas, their children, families, and communities from achieving optimal health outcomes. #BBW20 #ReviveRestoreReclaim #BlackMamasMatter

[UW Medicine Newsroom @uwmnewsroom]

Dr. Beth Ebel ⁦@HIPRC⁩ talks about how to stay safe during the hot weather whether you’re swimming, barbecuing and more. ⁦@komonews⁩ ⁦@UWMedicine⁩ ⁦@harborviewmc⁩ https://t.co/ETArQ071GJ

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

Don't miss @SeaMarCHC 's list of defined terms for discussing #RacialJustice, the website includes a list in Spanish as well.

[Sea Mar CHC @SeaMarCHC]

To engage in the topics of white supremacy, white privilege & histories of people of color in the US, we're sharing imp terms relevant to these topics & the #BLMmovement. We encourage you to share w/ family & friends as an opportunity to learn together 💡 https://t.co/6XHaCHIfCk

[Molly Shen @MollyShenKOMO]

A warning now from @GovInslee: We cannot rule out the potential for another #StayHome order. Says the key is mask wearing, limiting the size of gatherings, and adhering to social distancing.

#KOMONews

[UC Berkeley MCAH @UCBMCAH]

From @MotherlyMedia: 20 resources for parents to raise #antiracist #children. https://t.co/jQd7bwJrlx

[UW News @uwnews]

A new @UW study examines racial disparities in @NIH peer review scores — finding that black applicants had about half the success of their white colleagues in getting their R01 grant applications funded

https://t.co/1oxorUw16p @UWCSSS

[blkwomenshealth @blkwomenshealth]

There is so much to unpack here. How do Black women define health? We have a comprehensive report titled INDEX US that you can download for more on this crucial topic. https://t.co/JzhR40iJA8 #BWHI #blackwomenshealth #blackmoms #mentalhealth

[La Leche League USA @LaLecheLeagueUS]

“Is it safe to breastfeed after being exposed to tear gas?” Yes, usually. LLL of Asia and Middle East says “unless a mother is repeatedly exposed in large quantities... there is no reason to avoid nursing.” More: https://t.co/tW5xjNj8E9

[Dr. Sealy-Jefferson @Dr_S_Jefferson]

It was on my heart to do a Q&A for early-career scholars of color. If I can help you with personal or professional development, kick-it w/ me (*for free*) this Saturday from 1:30-2:30 EST on zoom. Taking pre-submitted and live ?'s!
👇🏽Register here. Peace

https://t.co/ev66t00Zv7

[Edwin Lindo ✊🏾 @EdwinLindo]

All Healthcare folks & those that stand against Police Terror towards our Black Community. Come out this Saturday.

@drwooda and I are organizing this protest to be in solidarity with the protestors & demand justice!

Please share and organize! @UWMedicine

#BlackLivesMatter

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

How does the #COVID19 #pandemic disrupt #sexualhealth services & #reproductive health? @DrJenBalkus describes four areas of service disruption that could make existing #healthdisparities even worse https://t.co/J0naTVRrLt

[University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph]

Tune in to @UWGradSchool special panel series Coexisting with #COVID19, Thursdays @ 6:30 pm, w/ @hrhmedia from @CommLead & other @UW faculty. This week, May 28, #UWSPH's Adam Drewnowski, Jennifer Otten & Joe Heim will discuss the supply chain. Register: https://t.co/mBVrHXf2gC

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

Add #COVID19 to the long list of reasons why pregnant people and new parents should stop #smoking...#publichealth #quarantine #maternalmhmatters
https://t.co/DvdbYafOyM

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

New findings are being presented everyday on the impact of #COVID19 on #pregnantpeople and #pregnancy outcomes - make sure you stay up-to-date on guidance for the clients you work with #publichealth #maternalchildhealth #mch

[Jhpiego @Jhpiego]

#COVID19 presents new challenges to #pregnant and #breastfeeding women and their #healthproviders. Here are some recommendations from @WHO you should know.

[UC Berkeley MCAH @UCBMCAH]

Pregnant #blackwomen, facing higher risks of #maternalmortality and #COVID19 contraction/hospitalization, are using technology like the #IRTHapp and The Renée to connect and find support during the pandemic. @iamKSealsAllers @FastCompany @_therenee https://t.co/MTqJ0umta2

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

Most effective approaches to #SmokingCessation (especially during #pregnancy)? Evidence shows that incentives paired with face-to-face counseling work best, especially when supplemented with phone coaching |
https://t.co/DvdbYafOyM

[blkwomenshealth @blkwomenshealth]

We created an entire website devoted to COVID-19 from a Black women's health perspective. It is filled with articles and resources that will answer many of your questions. https://t.co/1xAPfQSfX5

[MaternalChild Health @UW_MCH]

Check out "Then & Now" Parts 1 & 2 as we take a quick look at how the #PublicHealth approach has changed over the past decades in areas such as #HealthcareAccess, #HealthInsurance, and #transition, also #obesity and #childhoodinjury | https://t.co/og2KYoT2OI