Articles
Maternal Health, Performance improvement, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Rural Workforce, Patient-Centered Care
4 Principles, Real Impact: How Hospitals Are Advancing Maternal Health
Working alongside hospitals and health systems, the American Hospital Association’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies (BHMB) initiative aims to eliminate preventable maternal deaths and reduce pregnancy-related morbidity across the United States.
Maternal Mental Health, Maternal Health, Access to Behavioral Health, Wellness/Preventive Care
Meeting Patients’ Perinatal Mental Health Needs
By Aisha Syeda, MPH - Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives American Hospital Association, Regan Moss, MPH, Policy and Programs Analyst with the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Hospitals can play a key role in building holistic treatment and support for perinatal mental health disorders during this critical period.
Emergency Readiness, Disaster Preparedness, Child and Adolescent Health
Building Emergency Readiness to Meet the Needs of Children
In 2024, the U.S. suffered 24 weather and climate disasters. In October alone, two major hurricanes devastated communities in North Carolina and Florida, leaving residents struggling with scarce resources. In these challenging times, hospitals and health care systems are safe havens, providing communities essential health care services, coordinating with emergency response teams, and supporting those affected.
Maternal Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Community Partnerships
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.