Black Women's Health Imperative

Engaging Patient Communities: A Pathway to Clinical Trial Success, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this webinar, the expert speakers will focus on the critical role of patient communities in advancing clinical trials. They will explore best practices for engaging with patient communities to enhance recruitment, retention and overall success of the trial. Based on case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will learn how to build trust, foster communication and address the unique needs of patient communities.

Key Points: 
  • The featured speakers will discuss how to capture the patient voice for clinical trials.
  • TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this webinar, the expert speakers will focus on the critical role of patient communities in advancing clinical trials.
  • They will explore best practices for engaging with patient communities to enhance recruitment, retention and overall success of the trial.
  • Register for this webinar today to discover strategies for meaningful collaboration, which in turn can drive innovation and improve the clinical trial experience.

Women's Health Campaign Launches to Advocate for Insurance Coverage of Obesity Care

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EveryBODY Covered, the first campaign aiming to activate women to advocate for insurance coverage of comprehensive obesity care, was launched today by the Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention (AWHP), in partnership with ten leading organizations across the healthcare community.

Key Points: 
  • EveryBODY Covered is a new campaign focused on empowering women to speak out about the need for comprehensive obesity care coverage.
  • "The EveryBODY Covered campaign seeks to empower women to call for obesity care to be covered by insurance—just like care for other chronic diseases is covered.
  • The EveryBODY Covered campaign will advocate for expanding coverage of obesity care by:
    Empowering women of diverse backgrounds to use their voices to share their journeys and advocate for coverage.
  • Urging employers, insurers, and elected officials to ensure coverage for the full range of evidence-based obesity care and treatment.

Black Women's Health Imperative Names Dr. Barbara J. Brown New Board President

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), the leading national non-profit organization committed to Black women and girls' health and well-being, welcomes Barbara J.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI), the leading national non-profit organization committed to Black women and girls' health and well-being, welcomes Barbara J.
  • Dr. Brown is the Founder/CEO/Owner of CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC ( www.ccccmentalhealth.com ) and Unicorn Health Care, LLC ( www.unicornhealthcare.com ) in the Washington DC region.
  • Brown as the new Board President of the Black Women's Health Imperative," stated Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President of BWHI.
  • "Dr. Angela Marshall's years of exceptional leadership have been instrumental in shaping the Black Women's Health Imperative into the formidable force it is today," said Dr. Barbara J.

Global Genes and the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Expand Effort to Accelerate Diagnosis of Rare Disease in Underserved Communities

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Genes, a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization, and the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) today launches the second phase of their Know Your Family History initiative, which promotes more accurate, timely, and inclusive diagnoses within underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Genes, a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization, and the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) today launches the second phase of their Know Your Family History initiative, which promotes more accurate, timely, and inclusive diagnoses within underserved communities.
  • "By working with community health workers who are embedded in the communities they serve, this initiative will go a long way in increasing awareness of rare diseases at the grassroots level and help accelerate the path to a diagnosis and treatment."
  • - Shruti Mitkus, Global Genes
    Know Your Family History is part of a multifaceted partnership between Global Genes and the RDDC.
  • RDDC was launched by Black Women's Health Imperative to address the challenges faced by underserved populations with rare diseases and to reduce health disparities.

BLACK WOMEN'S EQUAL PAY DAY HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING CHALLENGES IN NARROWING THE WAGE GAP FOR BLACK WOMEN

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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The statistics speak for themselves – Black women still earn a mere 67 cents for every dollar earned by their white male counterparts.

Key Points: 
  • The statistics speak for themselves – Black women still earn a mere 67 cents for every dollar earned by their white male counterparts.
  • The racial and gender pay gap widens further for all workers (including part-time), with Black women earning only 64 cents compared to their white, non-Hispanic counterparts.
  • "We are committed to creating an environment in which all employees, including Black women, have equal opportunities for growth and advancement."
  • Together, we can make strides toward achieving true pay equity for Black women and creating a just and equitable society for all.

New Report Finds a Lack of Culturally Appropriate Self-Care Tools and Resources is Impacting Black Women

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Nearly half of the Black Women surveyed indicate that stress impacts their daily lives, and 25% report being hospitalized or needing medical care due to stress.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly half of the Black Women surveyed indicate that stress impacts their daily lives, and 25% report being hospitalized or needing medical care due to stress.
  • While resources to manage stress have become more abundant, the report further confirms that Black Women face many barriers in accessing formal mental health resources, with the majority of resources failing to address the unique experiences of Black Women.
  • 47% said there is an insufficient number of well-being resources and tools specifically tailored for Black Women.
  • To learn more about Black Women's unique experience dealing with and overcoming stress, download “ The State of Self-Care for Black Women ” report.

Black Women's Health Imperative to Celebrate N.O.U.R.I.S.H Doula Program Graduation at Reginald F. Lewis Museum

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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BALTIMORE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) is thrilled to announce the graduation ceremony for its N.O.U.R.I.S.H.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) is thrilled to announce the graduation ceremony for its N.O.U.R.I.S.H.
  • doula program, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
  • The ceremony will recognize each doula individually and present awards to four doulas who have shown exemplary dedication throughout the program.
  • For more information about the BWHI's N.O.U.R.I.S.H  program, please contact our program managers: Jada Ledbetter, [email protected] and Toni Junious at [email protected] .

Black Women's Health Imperative releases after the Supreme Court issued a stay temporarily keeping medication abortion pills available

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) issues the following statement on SCOTUS decision to preserve access to safe medication abortion.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) issues the following statement on SCOTUS decision to preserve access to safe medication abortion.
  • "This morning Black women across America have one less worry," said BWHI President, Linda Goler Blount, MPH.
  • "This morning Black women across America have one less worry," said Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President of Black Women's Health Imperative.
  • Late last night the Supreme Court issued a decision to pause a lower court ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA.

Black Women's Health Imperative releases statement as attacks on Black women's body autonomy erupt during Women's History Month.

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Sunday, March 19, 2023
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ATLANTA,  March 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Black Women's Health Imperative issued the following statement in response to attacks on medical abortions in Wyoming and Texas.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Black Women's Health Imperative issued the following statement in response to attacks on medical abortions in Wyoming and Texas.
  • We knew the attacks on our agency, our access, and ultimately our bodily autonomy had only just begun with the overturning of Roe.
  • Despite this challenging week, the Black Women's Health Imperative will continue to actively promote access to safe reproductive health services.
  • We stand firm in our belief in the right to privacy and health equity – which means the right to access safe abortion-care options.

Health & Science Leader, Dr. Ifeoma C. Udoh, Appointed Executive Vice President, Policy, Advocacy and Science for the Nation's Leading Black Women's Health Organization

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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At BWHI, Dr. Udoh will lead a team to mobilize the legislative community to ensure reproductive justice for Black women.

Key Points: 
  • At BWHI, Dr. Udoh will lead a team to mobilize the legislative community to ensure reproductive justice for Black women.
  • Dr. Udoh is a highly accomplished health scientific leader with nearly 20 years of experience in implementing science-driven and community-based solutions towards the advancement of health equity.
  • There she was pivotal in shaping the organization's impact in health education and the well-being of individuals and communities.
  • As we build the future for Black women's health, we strive to bring data, science, and evidence to address our most pressing issues.