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Memorial Hermann Announces Partnership with Leading Virtual Maternity Care Platform Babyscripts

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Health System has announced a partnership with Babyscripts, the leading virtual care platform for managing obstetrics. The goal of the partnership is to overcome barriers to access for underserved populations, reduce maternal health inequities and lower maternal mortality and morbidity rates by enabling OB-GYNs to offer virtual care experiences to their pregnant and postpartum patients. 

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  • Partnership will provide patients access to top remote pregnancy care while targeting health inequities, maternal mortality and morbidity
    HOUSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Health System has announced a partnership with Babyscripts , the leading virtual care platform for managing obstetrics.
  • "Memorial Hermann strives to make Greater Houston a place where every woman's pregnancy, delivery and postpartum experience is successful and safe.
  • This innovative partnership is a continuation of that commitment," said Dr. Victoria Regan, vice president of Women's and Children's Services at Memorial Hermann.
  • The Babyscripts myJourney app is launching in a phased approach, beginning with established patients at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.

Anthem Blue Cross Foundation and Marjaree Mason Center Join Efforts to Reduce Pre-Term Births Among Pregnant Women Exposed to Domestic Violence

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) received a $400,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to reduce pre-term birth rates among pregnant women who have experienced domestic violence.

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  • Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) received a $400,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to reduce pre-term birth rates among pregnant women who have experienced domestic violence.
  • “MMC expresses our heartfelt gratitude to the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation for ensuring that we have the resources to provide holistic care to expectant mothers,” shared Nicole Linder, Marjaree Mason Center CEO.
  • Additionally, it is common for the unborn baby to become an additional target of physical abuse in relationships experiencing domestic violence.
  • To learn more about Anthem Blue Cross Foundation sponsorships and efforts, visit https://elevancehealth.foundation/ .

Train4Birth Launches a New Approach to Perinatal Healthcare

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Train4Birth is a virtual program including body awareness and pelvic floor education, customizable exercises, and coaching to immediately address daily pregnancy challenges.

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  • Train4Birth is a virtual program including body awareness and pelvic floor education, customizable exercises, and coaching to immediately address daily pregnancy challenges.
  • I wanted to start a parent friendly, affordable, and proactive approach to perinatal therapy, says Dr. Patel.
  • With Train4Birth parents can access evidence-based information and doctoral level personalized guidance at their own convenience, in realistic 5-minute doses from home or work.
  • The goal of Train4Birth is to help parents achieve these recommendations and health benefits in a safe way that meets individual goals.