Hadassah F. Charles

Faith. Health. Wellness.

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The HPC found that in Massachusetts, Black birthing people were more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity compared to White birthing people even after accounting for age, hospital type, payer type, & community income level.

Learn more: https://t.co/QxNWCi1Mo3

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

For #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, join the HPC in highlighting key maternal health statistics, initiatives, and policies, along with insights from the HPC’s BESIDE investment program’s patient experiences.

Learn more about #BMHW25: https://t.co/unQXVJ255a

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

🎉Happy anniversary to the HPC’s BESIDE investment program! 🎉

Today we celebrate awardees @Baystate_Health @The_BMC working to address #RacialInequities in #MaternalHealth care through expanding access to culturally congruent doula services for Black birthing people.

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣

The HPC has awarded $1.5 million in investments to @Berkshire_Med @KennedyCHC @beverlyhospital @HeywoodHealthCr @SignatureHlth for the Hypertensive disorders Equitably Addressed with Remote Technology for Birthing People (HEART-BP) Investment Program.

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

Watch the HPC’s newest video highlighting the maternal health equity work of the BESIDE Investment Program, featuring the Honorable @SenLizMiranda, program awardee @Baystate_Health, @Spfldfamdoulas and a BESIDE program participant. https://t.co/pglILaUC0a

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

Join the HPC and @MassDPH next week for a webinar: Multiple Marginalized Identities: Addressing the Discrimination Faced by People of Color with Substance Use Disorder in the Perinatal Period.

➡️Thursday, May 23rd 2-3 PM ET

Register via Zoom: https://t.co/TSAv9IwRVs

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

NEW PUBLICATION: The HPC published its evaluation of the SHIFT-Care Challenge HRSN/BH, a cohort of the SHIFT-Care Challenge investment aimed at addressing participant health-related social needs and providing more timely access to behavioral health care.
https://t.co/rXQ6eAOhmc

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

Today we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day.

The HPC’s BESIDE Investment Program works to address #racialinequities in #maternalhealth care, expanding access to culturally congruent doula services for Black birthing people.

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

HPC SHIFT-Care awardee @MassGenBrigham’s @DrSarahWakeman was featured in a @nytimes article, discussing the U.S. opioid crisis and ways systems like MGB are filling the addiction treatment gap through initiatives like their bridge clinic program.

[Boston Public Health Commission @HealthyBoston]

We’ve issued a public health advisory related to the danger of lead exposure from the use of 8oz and 12oz CUPKIN double-walled stainless steel children’s cups. Anyone who owns these cups should stop using them immediately. (1/1)

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

Learn more about BESIDE awardees @Baystate_Health @The_BMC’s approaches to improving the prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care of Black birthing people through the provision of doula services. https://t.co/nL6m5rNzRM

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The HPC has released the awardee profiles of the Birth Equity and Support through the Inclusion of Doula Expertise (BESIDE) investment program. #birthequity #doulasupport
https://t.co/nL6m5rNzRM

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

On #CHWDay we honor #communityhealthworkers for their vital contributions to improving patient access to health care and in addressing #SDOH. Read the TCCI impact brief showcasing #CHWs as key supports for patients with complex needs. https://t.co/6ju7mlDhie

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The HPC has released the latest in a series of innovative spotlights showcasing awardees of the SHIFT-Care Challenge. Learn how Baystate’s initiative addressed the #HRSN of their patients with asthma: https://t.co/lnm52QYXBs

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The HPC invites you to join us on May 23rd for a webinar featuring three awardees of the HPC's SHIFT-Care Challenge Investment Program #OUD cohort @beverlyhospital @HMCHospital and @MassGenBrigham. For more information and to register: https://t.co/1chgEA4dKC

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

Apply today to join the 2023 HPC summer fellowship program! The deadline is Monday, January 23. Learn more: https://t.co/HMhLiAzRY6
Read our 2022 Fellow Report here: https://t.co/ATvMzIssAN

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The HPC has released profiles of the Cost-Effective, Coordinated Care for Caregivers and Substance Exposed Newborns (C4SEN) Investment Program awardees. https://t.co/UI7oo2ZXUI

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The 2022 Health Care Cost Trends Hearing starts now! Join the conversation with #CTH22.
Meeting materials: https://t.co/dRVheIEbkT
Livestream: https://t.co/9S7fmLLZbO

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

WATCH: SHIFT-Care Challenge Investment Program awardee @umassmemorial and physician @DrSarahWakeman at @MassGenBrigham sharing the impact of the program in their ability to provide immediate treatment and support to their patients with #OpioidUseDisorder. https://t.co/uXtgzA6xtl

[MA Health Policy Commission @Mass_HPC]

The HPC released an Innovation Spotlight featuring SHIFT-Care Challenge awardee @HarringtonCare and their efforts to reduce stigma towards patients with #OpioidUseDisorder in the #ED. Read more: https://t.co/Tgcn381zBa