The purpose of the project is to advance health equity by proactively addressing maternal and infant economic instability. To do this, Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative will work with the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions,...
In response to needs cited by parents and families experiencing chronic stress and financial barriers that hinder access to therapy, The Shul created a free parent education symposium, which has evolved into the “Positive Parenting” program. This new...
To address critical postpartum care needs, particularly among families of color, this project will expand YOLO Clinic’s services to identify and mitigate risks such as hypertension and maternal mental health issues, building on the foundation of trust established by...
To address systemic barriers to breastfeeding among marginalized communities, particularly young parents and Black individuals in Berrien County, the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) and its partners propose a multi-tiered youth engagement...
To improve access to prenatal healthcare and accommodations for high-risk pregnancies and for families of infants in the NICU in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula (HHUP) aims to raise awareness of their no-cost overnight and...
To improve maternal smoking cessation rates and encourage implementation of The Smoking Cessation and Reduction in Pregnancy Treatment (SCRIPT) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.), this project will assign each participant a community health worker (CHW) to provide...
To reduce disparities in maternity-related risks and health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum migrant and refugee individuals in Kalamazoo County, Western Michigan University aims to increase service accessibility through contracting translators and interpreters,...
To address the severe lack of breastfeeding support available in Michigan’s Thumb region, Marlette Regional Hospital will initiate a breastfeeding access program led by a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, offering individual consultations and community classes at...
To improve access to maternal and infant health services in Midland County, this project will expand in-home visits to provide both Early Head Start (EHS) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) for families encountering...
