We created an entire website devoted to COVID-19 from a Black women's health perspective. It is filled with articles and resources that will answer many of your questions. coronavirus.bwhi.org

Tune in to UW Graduate School special panel series Coexisting with #COVID19, Thursdays @ 6:30 pm, w/ Hanson Hosein from UW Comm Lead & other University of Washington faculty. This week, May 28, #UWSPH's Adam Drewnowski, Jennifer Otten & Joe Heim will discuss the supply chain. Register: ow.ly/FVoK50zDckO

Pregnant #blackwomen, facing higher risks of #maternalmortality and #COVID19 contraction/hospitalization, are using technology like the #IRTHapp and The Renée to connect and find support during the pandemic. Kimberly Seals Allers Fast Company The Renée bit.ly/2WSvAEA

People with #diabetes, are at higher risk for developing more severe illness from COVID-19. People at higher risk of severe illness should call their doctor as soon as symptoms start. More tips from the CDC here: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

Most effective approaches to #SmokingCessation (especially during #pregnancy)? Evidence shows that incentives paired with face-to-face counseling work best, especially when supplemented with phone coaching | depts.washington.edu/nwbfch/smoking…

New findings are being presented everyday on the impact of #COVID19 on #pregnantpeople and #pregnancy outcomes - make sure you stay up-to-date on guidance for the clients you work with #publichealth #maternalchildhealth #mch

Add #COVID19 to the long list of reasons why pregnant people and new parents should stop #smoking...#publichealth #quarantine #maternalmhmatters depts.washington.edu/nwbfch/smoking…

“Is it safe to breastfeed after being exposed to tear gas?” Yes, usually. LLL of Asia and Middle East says “unless a mother is repeatedly exposed in large quantities... there is no reason to avoid nursing.” More: lllasia.org/uploads/1/2/3/…

All Healthcare folks & those that stand against Police Terror towards our Black Community. Come out this Saturday. @drwooda and I are organizing this protest to be in solidarity with the protestors & demand justice! Please share and organize! UW Medicine #BlackLivesMatter

How does the #COVID19 #pandemic disrupt #sexualhealth services & #reproductive health? @DrJenBalkus describes four areas of service disruption that could make existing #healthdisparities even worse bit.ly/2AFhb5O

A new University of Washington study examines racial disparities in NIH peer review scores — finding that black applicants had about half the success of their white colleagues in getting their R01 grant applications funded csss.washington.edu/articles/inter… UW CSSS

There is so much to unpack here. How do Black women define health? We have a comprehensive report titled INDEX US that you can download for more on this crucial topic. bwhi.org/publications/ #BWHI #blackwomenshealth #blackmoms #mentalhealth

From Motherly: 20 resources for parents to raise #antiracist #children. mother.ly/child/how-to-r…

A warning now from @GovInslee: We cannot rule out the potential for another #StayHome order. Says the key is mask wearing, limiting the size of gatherings, and adhering to social distancing. #KOMONews

Don't miss Sea Mar CHC 's list of defined terms for discussing #RacialJustice, the website includes a list in Spanish as well.

Dr. Beth Ebel ⁦Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center⁩ talks about how to stay safe during the hot weather whether you’re swimming, barbecuing and more. ⁦KOMO News⁩ ⁦UW Medicine⁩ ⁦Harborview Medical Center⁩ youtu.be/BzpypOC73GY

Disparities in breastfeeding deprive Black Mamas, their children, families, and communities from achieving optimal health outcomes. #BBW20 #ReviveRestoreReclaim #BlackMamasMatter

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