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Empowering Black expecting mothers in Martindale-Brightwood

Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11-17, highlights the critical disparities affecting Black mothers in the U.S.   Recent data from the Centers for...

Indiana hospitals celebrated for maternal health impactĀ 

Five Community Health hospitals were recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the INspire Hospital of...

Building a healthier future for Black mothers in Marion CountyĀ 

Ashley Scruggs knew motherhood wouldn’t be easy, but her postpartum journey was especially challenging.   With the support of her doula, Stacy Booher, Scruggs navigated months...

NAACP fights lead exposure, earns Anthem award for effortsĀ 

After receiving the Maternal & Infant Health Visionary Award from Anthem for their commitment to lead testing, the NAACP in Indianapolis is amplifying its...

A mission for maternal well-being in Indiana

Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers and their babies, but the health and...

Nourishing our Roots: Nurturing conversations on Black maternal health

My name is Sierra Woods, and I am the founder and Executive Director of MelaMama Maternal Wellness. As a registered nurse, International Board-certified lactation...

EmpowerHER: Tackling Black maternal health disparities in Indianapolis

The nonprofit organization MelaMama Maternal Wellness hosted the ā€œEmpowerHER: Navigating Black Maternal Healthā€ event in collaboration with IU Health’s infant and maternal health team on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Ruth Lilly Health Education Center in Indianapolis.
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