EMBRACE Center of Excellence

There is still time to RSVP for this week's EMBRACE Seminar on Thursday, October 9th from 1:00-2:30 PM: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🎉 It’s National Midwifery Week! 💜

This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day.
#MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare

We had an amazing time this week with our incredible resident artist, Alecia Dawn Young, creating beautiful belly casts! 🎨✨

It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛

Our next EMBRACE Seminar is on Thursday, October 9th from 1-2:30 PM at the Wellness Pavilion at the Homewood CEC. Please join us for a special Data Storytelling Workshop featuring the EMBRACE Data Justice Working Group and our Community Health Advocates. 

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New research highlights how Black participants who reported more frequent racial and gender discrimination retained more postpartum weight, underscoring how chronic discrimination may shape health.

➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/

#MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth

🗣️ How do pregnant patients who use substances feel about the way their clinicians communicate with them?

Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡

➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/

There is still time to register for In Full Bloom: A Belly Cast & Prenatal Yoga Gathering!

Join us on Monday, September 29th, for an evening of prenatal yoga and belly casting! Spaces are limited, so register now to save your spot!

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the screening of The Ebony Canal! Your presence made the evening truly magical. ✨

These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared!
#TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude

Ready to celebrate your beautiful bump?

Join us on Monday, September 29th, for a special evening of prenatal yoga and belly casting! It’s the perfect way to relax and create a lasting keepsake of this incredible journey. Spaces are limited, so register now!

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A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our screening of The Ebony Canal! ✨
Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude

There is still time to register for our belly casting and prenatal yoga workshop!

Come join us for an amazing evening on Monday, September 29th!

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As part of EMBRACE's Fall Seminar Series, we’re honored to host Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah for an impactful workshop, "The Shaping of My Identity."

🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm
📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center
🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...

🍂 Fall is here, and so is our latest newsletter!
Missed it last week? No stress — we’ve saved all the good stuff for you!

🔹 Upcoming events on maternal health
🔹 New career opportunities
🔹 EMBRACE team highlights

Catch up now and step into the season with us
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✅ 5 Day Work Weeks
✅ 8 Hour Days
✅ PTO
And so much more thanks to organized labor!
 
This #LaborDay & everyday the @pahousedems.com stand with all the workers who fought hard to secure the rights and protections we consider fundamental. We celebrate you & will ALWAYS fight for better jobs!

Missed our latest news, updates, or highlights? We've got you covered — check out everything you need to know in our September newsletter 👇
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Co-working and Conversation with EMBRACE and CONVERGE - EMBRACE Join EMBRACE and CONVERGE for dedicated time for researchers, community members, and advocates focused on sexual and reproductive health in Allegheny County to socialize and co-work. We will meet at [...

We are incredibly excited to see everyone today at our Co-working and Conversation event!

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🌟 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT! 🌟

Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building.

➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

This Black Breastfeeding Week, we pause to acknowledge and learn about the strength, resilience, and traditions within Black communities that continue to shape and support infant feeding journeys. 🖤

#BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek

Looking for local events in PGH or virtual happenings in Maternal & Child Health? 🗓️ Check out the EMBRACE Community Calendar – your go-to hub for workshops, meetups, resources, and more!

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#MaternalHealth #ChildHealth #PGHEvents #CommunitySupport #EMBRACECalendar

Today we want to highlight the amazing work of Alecia Dawn Young, our Artist in Residence here at EMBRACE!
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#ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare

"We denounce acts of harassment, terror and violence against the public health workforce."

Public health workers must be protected from harassment and violence, APHA and public health partners say in new joint message of solidarity for CDC workers: www.apha.org/news-and-med...

Co-working and Conversation with EMBRACE and CONVERGE - EMBRACE Join EMBRACE and CONVERGE for dedicated time for researchers, community members, and advocates focused on sexual and reproductive health in Allegheny County to socialize and co-work. We will meet at [...

In just 2 weeks, members of EMBRACE and CONVERGE are coming together — and you're invited!

📅 August 27 from 3-7
📍 Bakery Square

Let’s build community and spark change—together.
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Curious about how doula care is being implemented and making a difference? Don’t miss this Virtual Journal Club with Drs. Quinn and Jarlenski as they dive into the latest research and real-world applications.

#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth
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The Allegheny County Health Department is hosting community conversations! Join the discussion about how we can work together to improve the health and wellbeing of families.

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#CommunityHealth #AlleghenyCounty #HealthyFamilies #MommyAndBaby #Pittsburgh

Our latest newsletter is live — and you won’t want to miss what’s inside. From important updates to exclusive upcoming opportunities, we’ve packed it with everything you need to stay in the know.

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Are you passionate about improving community health? Join Healthy Start’s Community Health Advocate Training Program and become a force for change in Greater Pittsburgh!

✅ Learn valuable skills
✅ Empower your community
✅ Make a real impact

👉 Apply now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

🎓 Are you a Graduate or Doctoral student passionate about Maternal & Child Health? Amazing opportunities await you through the Center of Excellence in Maternal & Child Health at Pitt!

📎 Check out the attached descriptions for more info!

#MCH #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #StudentOpportunities

This week doulas, healthcare providers, maternal health advocates, and policy leaders are coming together for a roundtable on protecting the integrity of doula care through thoughtful, community-centered policy.

#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #HealthPolicy