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National PCHHC Initiative Newsletter
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Summer 2016
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Black Mamas Matter Toolkit Now Available!
In June 2015, the Center for Reproductive Rights and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective hosted Black Mamas Matter, a cross-sector convening of leaders. Researchers, service providers, policy experts, and community organizers gathered to identify innovative strategies for improving maternal health outcomes for Black women. Black Mamas Matter reconvened in June 2016 in Atlanta to release this toolkit. This resource was inspired and informed by the insights shared at the 2015 convening, and in countless phone calls, meetings, and emails in between. It is a collaborative effort, and one that all partners hope to continue building upon!
The toolkit includes:
* Data and research on maternal health in the U.S. with a special focus on racial disparities.
* Personal stories about sexual, reproductive, and maternal health from Black women living in the South.
* An overview of policy recommendations. The policy brief is followed by a list of resources that advocates can consult for more information.
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Thank You!
We appreciate all our partners and colleagues who helped us launch ShowYourLoveToday.com in June. With our press release, guest blogs, social media and your support we potentially reached over 90 million people in a single week! We hope you will continue to spread the word about the new website, connect with us on social media and send ideas for new resources to add and share.
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Raising Men's Voices & Roles in Preconception Health
Tying Men's Health Week and Month with our Show Your Love launch, PCHHC hosted a Men's Sexual Health Tweet Chat (#PCHChat). Thanks to our panelists for their fantastic insights on properly framing men's vs. women's health and common reproductive health misconceptions. Our #PCHchat had over 4.8 MILLION impressions, reaching nearly 325K accounts and had over 100 participants. The resources, data and information shared can be found here: http://bit.ly/pchchat Men Show Love Too
PCHHC Show Your Love Diversification Grantee focused on men's preconception health, Florida Department of Health-Duval County, held a Photo Voices Exhibit and Event on June 24th. Watch this video of Peer Health Advocate leader Jaylon Feacher reading a Show Your Love original poem, entitled " Men Show Love Too," written by Elijah Singles. Stay tuned for much more photos, videos, and content from our Show Your Love Diversification Grantees ( more information here). New materials and products coming this fall! : American Journal of Public Health's July issue is focused on Men's Health. There's a great perspective, "Beyond LARC: Advancing Reproductive Health to Include Men," worth a read. Check it out here.
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Preconception Care in Scotland
As intended, they are independent, national reports based upon the latest and best available research and related evidence not only from Scotland, but also across the OECD countries.
These data and findings were accompanied and enhanced by discussions and correspondence with more than one hundred key individuals and organisations (primarily in Scotland), as well as visiting numerous websites.
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Keep the Momentum Going - Volunteer or Nominate a Show Your Love Ambassador
As part of the Show Your Love social media campaign, PCHHC is recruiting Show Your Love Ambassadors who will help model and promote healthy behaviors and life choices online and in their communities.
Interested in nominating or becoming a Show Your Love Brand Ambassador? Email Sarah Verbiest (SarahV@Med.unc.edu) for more information.
Ambassadors will receive Show Your Love branded gear, share their health journey on their social channels, and be prominently featured on the Show Your Love and partner sites. More information here.
Show Your Love is the first national consumer-focused preconception campaign designed to promote well-being and support young women and men strive to achieve their goals and make healthy lifestyle choices today.
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About the Newsletter
Thanks for reading! Is your organization doing exciting work to promote preconception health? We would love to feature you in an upcoming newsletter! Email pchhcnews@gmail.com for details, or if you have any questions about the newsletter.
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