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Tapping Community Partners to Codesign Black Maternal Care
By codesigning care with community partners, hospitals can proactively and collaboratively work toward improving Black maternal health outcomes.
Inspiring and Developing the Next Generation of Diverse Women Health Care Leaders
As we close out Women’s History Month, reflecting on the trailblazing women who have advanced modern medicine, and prepare for National Minority Health Month in April, we also should consider what we can do as health care professionals to create even more opportunities for women across our industry, particularly for women of color.
Black Maternal Health Requires a Unified Approach
AHA and its Institute for Diversity and Health Equity at the 38th National Association of Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.) Annual Education Conference in Atlanta hosted Understanding Bias in Black Maternal Health, which included a screening of “Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story.”
Improving Maternal Outcomes Starts with Knowing Why
According to the CDC, 80% of pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented; that’s a 20% increase from previous years. Know why? That’s the theme for today’s Maternal Health Awareness Day – Know Why. Maternal Health Awareness Day, Jan. 23, shines a light on the many complex factors contributing to maternal health deaths and amplifies promising initiatives to combat the rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Joint Commission announces initiative addressing accreditation for children’s hospitals
The Joint Commission July 29 announced an initiative to address “gaps” in how children’s hospitals are accredited and certified.
AHA podcast — "Retention is Key": The Satisfaction and Productivity of Integrated Clinicians at Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Removing silos between physical and mental health care not only benefits patients, but the recruitment and retention of desperately needed behavioral health specialists.
Foundation recognizes 635 hospitals as clinical well-being champions
The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation has recognized 50 licensure boards and 635 hospitals for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications.
AHA podcast: Caring for Our Kids — How OHSU Is Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Complex Pediatric Patients
In this new “Caring for Our Kids” episode, David Wagner, pediatric psychologist at Oregon Health and Science University, discusses the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare program and how this innovative approach is transforming care for vulnerable children.
Ad campaigns highlight how hospitals are always ready to care
The AHA Jan. 13 launched a new television and multimedia advertising campaign highlighting how hospitals and health systems are there for all of life’s moments, 24/7/365, caring for patients and communities across the country.
AHA podcast: Suicide Prevention in Wisconsin’s Farming Community
The Farmer Angel Network support group is devoted to suicide prevention in Wisconsin's farming communities. In this conversation, co-founder Brenda Statz, Carey Craker, marketing and volunteer services associate at Reedsburg Area Medical Center, and Christy Updike, transformation program manager at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, discuss how this impactful work began, the domino effect that suicide can have in farming towns and the resources available to support families and loved ones.