National Minority Health Month

Black Maternal Health Week and International Day for Maternal Health and Rights

Black Maternal Health Week /

This day, April 11th, marks two important events in the work to eliminate global maternal mortality…The first day of Black Maternal Health Week!! The International Day for Maternal Health and Rights!! Breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding play a vital role in supporting maternal and infant health and impacts health across the lifespan of both […]

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Minority Health Month Family Photoshoot • 4/10• 4-8pm

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In honor of Minority Health month, Breastfeed Durham invites you to the Minority Health Month Family Photoshoot. Prenatal and postpartum families are invited to take part. It’s an opportunity to capture the beauty of your journey. The photoshoot will take place at Duke Park – 106 West Knox St, Durham, NC 27701 Questions? Contact Breastfeed

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#BMHW23 – Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!

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Black Maternal Health Week 2023 centers and celebrates Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy! Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance​, Black Maternal Health Week is a week-long event ”to build awareness, activism, and community-building​ to amplify ​the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people.” The

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Policy Leaders in Conversation – Black Maternal Health Week

Black Maternal Health Week, National Minority Health Month /

April is National Minority Health Month, a month to recognize and raise awareness about “health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications.” Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17 (#BMHW22), was founded in 2018 by the Black Mamas

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