First Candle

Non-profit committed to ending SIDS and sleep-related infant deaths and provide grief support to families who have lost a baby.

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“If you work for us without us you work against us.” Tia Bell - CEO/Founder, T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project discussing how to work with community. #APHA2023

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“ With lived experiences we’re not looking for victims we’re looking for subject matter experts and give respect. If you’ve survived living on the streets you are an expert” - #APHA2023 #healthequity #reproductivejustice #infantmortality #maternalhealth

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“The state where you live is now a social determinant of health.” - Admiral Rachel Levin, MD Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS. #APHA2023 #healthequity #sdoh #reproductivejustice #safesleep

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Excited to be attending #APHA2023

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.@WPSDLocal6 while we're grateful you ran this piece about #SIDS and safe sleep, the picture shows exactly what parent's SHOULDN'T do. PLEASE change the image to match what the article says. https://t.co/NPAkdL5JCI

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We congratulate @Walmart for recognizing the important role doulas play in supporting birthing people. https://t.co/Jp7w9YA427

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@DrTomori @rwidome I completely agree.

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Congratulations! For the first time, March of Dimes chooses a doctor as CEO | MED MOVES https://t.co/ZDea9WYl1p via @chiefhealthcareexecutive

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New study finds dad's mental illness raises risk for preterm birth. The role of dad is crucial. https://t.co/8ZRlBPKSzW #prematurity #suid

[The Dawgs - A Cleveland Browns Podcast @thedawgspodcast]

#Browns fans, get your box of Nick Chubb's cereal CHUBB CRUNCH now! Get 10% OFF your order with code DAWGS at https://t.co/mPpwyHECnk.

This limited-time collector's item won't be around long, so don't wait--order today! Plus, a portion of each sale goes to @First_Candle, a non-profit committed to ending SIDS. Nick's sister lost her child to SIDS and is now an active member of First Candle.

Let's help Nick Chubb promote his cereal and support his sister, plus get this awesome (and great-tasting) cereal for your man cave today!

[Baby 1st Network @Baby1stNetwork]

Applications are now open for an international training program for group facilitators working with parents bereaved from stillbirth, SIDS, or SUDC. Apply by July 14th, 2023. #SIDS #ISPIDPeerSupport #SUDC #bereavementtraining #professionaldevelopment #Florence2023

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Happy to be in NOLO at @DC_AMCHP conference. Important conversation about pregnancy loss.

[The_Gap_Documentary @365PlusOne]

The U.S. has an #infant mortality rate of 5.4 per 1000 live births in 2020, with a #health disparity among Black #babies at a rate of 10.6 deaths per 1,000 live #births in 2019.
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Honored to be participating in Tufts Black Maternal Health Conference. We stand together with organizations fighting to improve Black maternal outcomes as we know this is tied to Black infant mortality. Nurses and Midwives lead the way! @BMMTufts #bmmtufts #bmhc2023

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Excited to be listening to @JulietHall discuss Inclusivity and Leadership at Women’s Leadership Confernce

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Did you need to stay home longer with your baby postpartum but had to return to work? The US is the only high-income country in the world that does not guarantee paid maternity leave to its workers, and we need you to help convince lawmakers that we want and need better.

[National Partnership @NPWF]

Today we celebrate #TransDayOfVisibility. We are proudly in solidarity with trans and gender nonconforming communities and we recommit ourselves to not only lifting up and celebrating them, but to protecting them.

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We commend North Carolina on finally expanding Medicaid. A big step in the right direction to improving the rates of maternal and infant mortality. #medicaid #maternalhealth

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BRAVO! “Know when to speak up and lean in and learn when to listen and act on what Black moms are saying” - Dr. Richard Besser @RWJF Together we can reduce Black maternal and infant deaths by doing this. #raisingthebar #maternalhealthequity #reproductivejustice #sids