The Access to Healthcare team presented “Promoting Lactation in Eastern North Carolina” during the Birth & Beyond Summit: Advancing Community-based Approaches to Birth Equity in College Park, MD.
Doulas make a difference
Studies have shown that Black women are more likely to die due to childbirth or pregnancy-related complications than white women. As Black women experience the likelihood of suffering from these complications, there is a need for doula services to help mitigate this racial health disparity.
Improving Health Outcomes: The Benefits of Lactation Consultants within the Community
Common maternal and child health issues include disparities in breastfeeding rates and for Black families seeking support with breastfeeding representation matters. Lactation counselors help guide moms on their breastfeeding journey.
Empowering Student Advocacy: Bridging Holistic Wellness and Environmental Justice
In April, the North Carolina Black Alliance collaborated with the NC A&T State University Earth and Environmental Science Club to host a program on bridging holistic wellness and environmental justice.
Elevating Student Voices: Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Food insecurity can be a pressing concern for college students who live on or near campus, especially for universities in food-insecure communities that do not prioritize nutritious food and its accessibility.
Supporting Parents in the Triangle through Perinatal Health
NC Black Alliance’s Access to Healthcare team engaged with providers who offer direct care to mothers in the Triangle to highlight the importance of connecting parents to resources and support throughout the perinatal period.
NCBA Awarded Funding to Address Breastfeeding Disparities in Eastern NC
The North Carolina Black Alliance is one of 17 NC organizations to receive funding from Blue Cross NC to address issues causing disparities in labor and postpartum health care.
Structural-Level Determinants of Rural Health Disparities
Rurality decreases individual access to health-related resources. Forty percent of people in North Carolina live in one of 80 rural counties.
Addressing Maternal Care and Morbidity in Women of Color
Women of color are disproportionately impacted by maternal mortality and morbidity disparities. Black women are nearly three times more likely to die during childbirth than white women, and these numbers have not changed in 60 years.
Advancing Health Equity in Communities of Color
The North Carolina Black Alliance recently engaged with Commissioner Angela Bryant and Dr. Crystal Cené at the UNC Health Equity Speaker Series to discuss five key strategies to help advance health equity.