Health Equity Matters.
We mean it.
“Health equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to ‘attain his or her full health potential’ and no one is ‘disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.’
Health inequities are reflected in differences in length of life; quality of life; rates of disease, disability, and death; severity of disease; and access to treatment.” - CDC
It takes a village. The best way to create change is to do it together.
COVID-19 Response.
At the beginning of the pandemic, our team identified vulnerable populations (based on morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 infections and its complications) in our communities – namely those who are food insecure and those who were experiencing homelessness. From that first response we’ve grown to partner with numerous local organizations, in 8 cities, to COVID test, vaccine register, vaccinate, and/or educate vulnerable communities.
Believe Black Women.
It’s plain and simple: believe Black women. Birthed out of a desire and neccessity to improve Black maternal health outcomes in NJ (and the nation), we created a slogan to drive our mission home. As Black female physicians, we’ve seen, heard, and studied how dismissed and ignored issues have lead to preventable irreversible complications and death of Black mothers, regardless of socioeconomic status. We urge our healthcare community to address the racism and biases within their hospitals, practices, staff, and themselves.
Education and Advocacy.
We are committed to the advancement of education of health equity, including ongoing and growing concerns of Black maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, in New Jersey. We speak with key stakeholders, lawmakers, and community organizations to educate the public on these issues and advocate for health equity.