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PUMP ACT - PUMPING AT WORK
In 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act to take effect in 2023. The Consolidated Appropriations Act includes...
Apr 28, 20232 min read
BLACK WELLNESS AND PROSPERITY CENTER IN FRESNO CELEBRATES DOULA PROGRAM SUPPORT
Read this article by the Business Journal Here: thebusinessjournal.com/79460-2/ "According to BWPC, the doula program will help address...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK CBS 47 & KSEE 24, April 12 & 13
Watch Here: CBS 47 4/13/23 CBS 47 (5:45 AM) – Black Maternal Health Week http://my.tvey.es/y3ZFo 4/12/23 CBS 47 (6:00 PM) – Black...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Apr 19, 20231 min read
RAISING AWARENESS AROUND RACIAL INEQUITIES FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
The United States is the only wealthy country where the maternal mortality rate has risen over the past two decades. In 2020, the...
Apr 10, 20233 min read
THE CITY OF FRESNO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK WITH A PROCLAMATION!
Today, the City of Fresno officially recognized Black Maternal Health Week with a proclamation! Thank you City of Fresno, Councilmember...
Mar 29, 20231 min read
CHANGING SYSTEMS FOR MORE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES IN FRESNO COUNTY
By: Elizabeth Male In Fresno County, California, effective collaboration, community engagement and data use are leading to better...
Jan 19, 20234 min read
ONE SMALL STEP CONVERSATION WITH XUANNING FU AND SHANTAY DAVIES-BALCH
Xuanning Fu and Shantay Davies-Balch talk about the importance of social capital in social mobility, interracial relationships, and more!
Dec 15, 20221 min read
ACKNOWLEDGE, EMPOWER, REPRESENT: HOW TO SHOW UP FOR BLACK LIVES
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Aug 8, 20221 min read
CALIFORNIA THINKS IT CAN BE AN ABORTION SANCTUARY IN A POST-ROE NATION.
These battlegrounds tell a different story. Published on June 19, 2022 VISALIA, Tulare County — Michelle Rivera didn’t think it would be...
Aug 8, 20221 min read
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BWPC FOCUSED ON HELPING BLACK MOTHERS THROUGH PREGNANCY
Watch Black Wellness and Prosperity Center take action here: https://abc30.com/black-history-month-mothers-pregnancy/11594041/
May 27, 20221 min read
BWPC HIGHLIGHTED IN TOGETHER TOWARDS HEALTH - FINAL EVALUATION BRIEF
BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center was highlighted in Together Toward Health's evaluation brief outlining key findings from the work...
May 19, 20222 min read
BLACK WELLNESS CENTER SPONSORS BILL TO STUDY IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT ON PREGNANCY
Published On May 17, 2022 - 11:27 AM by the Business Journal Written By Breanna Hardy The Fresno-based BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center...
May 18, 20221 min read
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA’S NEW MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH INITIATIVE
"BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA’S NEW MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH INITIATIVE OFFERS INNOVATIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE HEALTH EQUITY...
Feb 21, 20221 min read
FRESNO DOCTOR GOES EXTRA MILE TO ADDRESS RISKY PREGNANCIES
Our very own Dr. Ladella was highlighted in this article that you can read here: https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-doctor-goes-extra-...
Sep 16, 20211 min read
CENTRAL VALLEY LEADER CHAMPIONS EARLY INVESTMENTS TO TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE FOR BLACK COMMUNITIES
Read the article here: https://cafwd.org/news/central-valley-leader-champions-early-investments-to-transform-healthcare-for-black-communi...
Aug 5, 20211 min read
KAISER PERMANENTE HELPS LOCAL GROUPS WORKING TO GET MINORITIES VACCINATED
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Rural communities and minorities across the Central Valley struggled when it came to getting the COVID-19...
Jul 4, 20211 min read
THESE BLACK MOMS GAVE BIRTH EARLY. THEY DON'T WANT THEIR EXPERIENCES TO BE NORMAL
Like many Black women, Shantay Davies-Balch and Sabrina Beavers delivered their babies earlier than they'd hoped. The two friends came to...
Jul 1, 20213 min read
THE CENTRAL VALLEY LEDGER WITH SHANTAY DAVIES-BALCH
Watch it here: https://cmac.tv/show/the-central-valley-ledger-164/#
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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