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Non-medical social factors can have a significant impact on a pregnant person’s health and well-being. These AHA resources highlight how hospitals can address their patients' social needs to achieve better health outcomes.
Infant mortality rate in the U.S is on a rise. These resources showcase ways hospitals and health systems are preventing infant mortality within and outside hospital walls.
Rural populations have limited access and availability of quality maternity care. With many labor and delivery units closing, hospitals and health systems are exploring various ways to provide maternity care. AHA highlights stories from rural hospitals below.
A comprehensive and coordinated care approach among health care professionals can improve health outcomes. Resources below highlight ways hospitals and health systems are implementing various perspectives and skillsets to meet the needs of mothers and families.
Using digital strategies can expand reach of care and meet people where they are. These AHA resources explore the use of technology and digital solutions to improve maternal health outcomes.
To work toward reducing known health disparities, AHA has developed numerous resources that emphasize the importance and impact of person-centered care.
Resources highlighting care models for kids with complex medical needs.
2023 - 2024 Mentors support fellows throughout their 12-month program through professional development.
2023-2024 Next Gen Fellows - Developing health care leaders through virtual learnings and the execution of a capstone project.
Designing care that improves quality and patient safety contributes to improved pregnancy outcomes. These AHA resources highlight success stories of hospitals and health systems that focus on models of care aimed at improving their maternal care quality and outcomes.