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Maternal Health
Dr. Barnes is the Chair of the National Black Maternal Health Task Force of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Save the Dates and Join Us on the Birthing Transformation in the U.S. for safe and respectful maternity care!
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Maternal Health Presentations
Black Maternal Mortality Crisis : Solutions for Change Webinar
This webinar was presented for the NYS NPA https://www.thenpa.org/
In the United States, approximately 900 women die each year during childbirth and postpartum periods due to pregnancy related complications. National and State surveillance reports have deemed that 80% of these deaths are preventable. The maternal morbidity and mortality rates are the highest among industrialized nations worldwide. The current data suggests that this trend is worsening despite significant advancements in healthcare practices and technologies. Pregnant and postpartum women of color experience significant health disparities and poorer health outcomes. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die in comparison to White women. These disparities are up to 18 times higher in underserved communities. Access to care, implicit bias, and systemic racism are the leading causes of these disparities. This presentation will explore the history of Black maternal health disparities, causes of maternal deaths, and proposed solutions to solving this epidemic.
Maternal Health Presentations
Advocating For A Healthy And Respectful Birthing Experience
An educational experience about the nuances of the Black birthing conversation and how to work toward a safe birth for both mother and baby. Shanna Cox, MSPH and Kamila Barnes, DNP, FNP-BC Darla Miles (Moderator)
Black Health Matters™, (www.blackhealthmatters.com) is a digital health communications and patient event engagement firm that was founded in 2012. Black Health Matters™ (BHM) is an award-winning, premier web site that empowers thousands each week with information on the management of chronic disease. We deliver a highly personalized content experience that makes healthy behaviors relevant within the context of our visitors' lives. Our Black Health Matters Summit brings world-class medical doctors, advocates and other medical professionals in dialogue with communities on the science of disease and management of chronic illness.
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Denise Williams Memorial Postpartum Depression Speech
Celebration of the Life of Denise Williams, a 29 year old mother of 2 daughters who died on August 30, 2021 while seeking care at a hospital for postpartum depression with no explanation from the hospital about what happened. This memorial event was hosted by Denise's family and their Niecy's Purple Heart Foundation (NPHF). Please donate to their organization and follow them on Instagram @niecys.purpleheart.foundation
Black Maternal Mortality Townhall
Townhall about the high Black Maternal Mortality rates during childbirth and postpartum in the United States. This event was brought to you by Theta Chi Chapter Inc. https://www.thetachi1965.org/ Barnes Health Affiliates, LLC https://bhapro.com/ Panel Speakers: Charles Johnson, 4Kira4Moms IG @4kira4moms Bruce McIntyre, saveARose Foundation IG @savearose.foundation Omari Meynard and Shawnee Benton Gibson, ARIAH Foundation FB at https://www.facebook.com/TheARIAHFoundation/ Takiya Ballard, Certified Nurse Midwife https://sakinahealth.net/ Katia Cadet, Doula In Loving memory of Kira Johnson, Shamony Gibson, and Amber Rose Isaacs. Say Their Names!
Wake Up Everybody! Stress, Racism, and Black Health
This presentation is about the impact of stress and racism on Black Health. Black men and women have experienced significant health disparities since the birth of this nation. The social determinants of health play a major role in health outcomes. We will look at various forms of racism and stress factors and how the detrimental impact on health that leads to significant morbidity and mortality. To register for future Wake Up Everybody sessions, visit the link below. All events hosted by Spirit of a Woman Leadership Development Institute https://www.facebook.com/SpiritofAWoman/posts/10158798376544231