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across western and central New York

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Thirty Health Leadership Fellows Graduate in April 29 Ceremony

May 7, 2019 in Latest News

Our View: Bringing affordable health care to every New Yorker

February 28, 2019 in Latest News

“Numbers and Stories” Inform Profile of Health Coverage in Western & Central NY; Many Uninsured in 16 Counties Likely Eligible for Help

April 22, 2019 in Latest News

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#Doulas play a critical role in supporting mothers through the #birthing process and can serve as compassionate, informed advocates for the wishes of #mothers. We are proud to support doulas and other #communityhealthworkers who protect and support vulnerable families.

Yesterday from HFWCNY's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

and nearly 60% had observed providers perform procedures “explicitly against the wishes of the woman.” #Obstetricviolence can affect any woman, but #womenofcolor and low-income women are especially vulnerable (cont). bit.ly/2Qg4a6z

Yesterday from HFWCNY's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

#Obstetricviolence is a real problem—A 2014 survey of over 2,000 birthing professionals in the US & Canada found that almost 90% had witnessed a provider engage in procedures “without giving a woman a choice or time to consider” (cont.)

Yesterday from HFWCNY's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

Black women are THREE TIMES more likely to die from complications in childbirth than white women. The Foundation is committed to #healthypregnancy and #positivebirthoutcomes, and we continue to support expanded use of best practices for #maternal & child health.

About 4 days ago from HFWCNY's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

There are severe racial & socioeconomic inequalities in birth outcomes, and the numbers are shocking. This week, @allysonfelix, a gold medal #Olympian athlete, testified how her #pregnancy almost cost her life & her unborn daughter. But she didn’t know she was not the only one.

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