#MHM : Maternal mortality is a significant public health issue in the United States. Data published by CDC reveals substantial racial disparities associated with maternal deaths. For more influences on #MaternalHealth outcomes, read here: bit.ly/3zTdLbX #BMHW24

Check out the most recent NIH Office of Disease Prevention Director’s Message, where ORWH Director Janine Clayton, MD joined NIH Office of Disease Prevention Director Dr. David Murray and several other Directors from partnering @NIH Institutes to address the #MaternalHealth crisis. #BMHW24
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Kicking off Black Maternal Health Week with a THANK YOU to our health care partners who work tirelessly to improve Black maternal health. #BMHW24 #HRSAhelpsMoms ms.spr.ly/6018cAbZr

This #BMHW24 , read the new reports from the #NIHP2P workshop on postpartum health! They describe current research activities and outline resources and opportunities for advancing research to address the maternal health crisis. prevention.nih.gov/P2P-Postpartum…

Dr. Noni Byrnes, Director of NIH’s NIH Center for Scientific Review, is responsible for overseeing the majority of the NIH peer review process. Her advice for #WomenInSTEMM is to be proactive and not to undersell their abilities and qualifications when applying for jobs. bit.ly/3OZPHv2

I'm particularly encouraged by AllofUsResearch's potential to contribute to women's health research. Check out this article—featuring comments from Janine Clayton, MD, Director of NIH Women's Health—to learn about the data available, research underway, & more: allof-us.org/49ogecU

Findings from a new study examining the inner workings of an immune cell surface receptor (PD-1) could potentially impact treatment strategies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. More on the blog: go.nih.gov/xE4Cpkj #NIH

#ICYMI : ORWH celebrates #NPHW by putting women's global health in focus. The latest In Focus issue, discusses the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative and the impact that climate changes has on global #WomensHealth . bit.ly/3IuexzH #ClimateAndHealth

“There is a lot more to do with resilience in success than I ever imagined,” Dr. Nakela Cook, Executive Director at The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute discusses how mentorship, and resiliency have impacted her career in her #PearlsOfWisdom clip: bit.ly/3uVkAKv

📢Calling all researchers! ORWH and several NIH institutes and centers have issued a NOSI to highlight interest in receiving research applications focused on diseases & health conditions that predominantly affect women or are female specific.
For more: bit.ly/3xcM8M6

#Pregnancy is often called the 'ultimate stress test' on a person’s body. About half of pregnancy complications are related to high blood pressure, which can result in preeclampsia, eclampsia, & HELLP syndrome.
Read here for more info: bit.ly/3i2GPHv #MHM

This April, ORWH is highlighting several important health observances, including #WomensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth , #WorldHealthDay , #NationalMinorityHealthMonth , #BMHW2024 , & #NationalPublicHealthWeek . Stay tuned throughout the month!

In her #PearlsOfWisdom Clip, Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDAnews, shines a spotlight on women in leadership positions, and creating equal opportunity in the workplace. Watch it here: bit.ly/3P2vMf8