On this episode of EquiTEA, Greg and guest co-host Dorothy Delphin sit down with Maternal Adolescent Child Health (MCAH) staff to discuss Black Maternal Health Week. Curley Palmer is a Program Coordinator for the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) Program and Keiyana Carter is a former Black Infant Health (BIH) program participant and is now the program’s Community Outreach Liaison. Please listen as these maternal child experts discuss the importance of recognizing and celebrating Black Maternal Health Week and the services MCAH provide for Black mothers and birthing people in Riverside County.
Resources
For more information on the Riverside County Black Infant Health Program please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/black-infant-health or call (800) 794-4814.
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Instagram: @BlackInfantHealthRivCo
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Twitter: BIHRivco
For more information on the Riverside County Perinatal Equity Initiative Program please visit https://www.ruhealth.org/perinatal-equity-initiative
For more information on the Sankofa Community Doula Program please visit: https://www.sankofabirthworkers.com
For more information on the Black Fatherhood Program please visit: https://www.sigmabetaxi.com/black-fatherhood
Upcoming Events
Black Infant Health’s “Melanin Momma’s In Motion” stroller walk- April 12, 2023. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melanin-mommas-in-motion-tickets-588516557867
Sankofa Birthworkers Collective’s “Our Joy- Black Maternal Health Week Celebration”- April 15, 2023. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-joy-black-maternal-health-week-celebration-tickets-596271503117
The Coalition for Black Health and Wellness’ “Tea For The Soul” self-care event - May 7, 2023. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-for-the-soul-tickets-588368194107
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Inquiries can be directed to RivCoHealthEquity@ruhealth.org