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How does a public library reach its community with Black Maternal Health information? In this webinar, Sarah A. Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera from the Brooklyn Public Library will provide information about successful past and upcoming public programs on Black Maternal Health. She will be joined by Nuratu Otulana, who will share their experience collaborating with the library. This webinar will share best practices for community partnerships around health topics and provide examples of how attendees can implement similar partnerships in their community.
This webinar will explore programs designed to spotlight and address racial health disparities, while championing the holistic well-being of Black birthing individuals. From fostering awareness to nurturing postpartum health, this webinar promises to equip attendees with the tools and inspiration needed to make a tangible difference. Through compelling examples and expert guidance, learn how to ignite similar transformative initiatives within your own community. Attendees will leave the webinar equipped with knowledge, resources, and inspiration to actively contribute to the transformation of Black Birthing Health outreach within their own communities.
This webinar is sponsored by the NNLM All of Us Program Center (NAPC) and presented in collaboration with NNLM’s Black Maternal Health Week.
This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goals of improving minority health and reducing health disparities by educating about Black maternal health to address increasing health equity through information.
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In this webinar attendees will:
- Gain knowledge of library programs and services that promote Black Maternal Health awareness.
- Discuss best practices for community health partnerships and gain insights into successful strategies employed by Brooklyn Public Library for effectively partnering with community organizations.
- Learn about health information resources on the topic of Black Maternal Health
- Identify the unique challenges and opportunities in addressing health disparities within Black families, focusing on actionable steps to promote equity.
Select this link to access the Black Maternal Health Resource Guide