Dr. Kandice Lacci-Reilly (she/her)

Successfully defended my dissertation this morning!!! Dr. Reilly has a nice ring to it… 🥂#PhDone

Dr. Kala Wilson, #PHSPhD @uncchcarlotte For every 100,000 babies born in the U.S., more than 55 Black mothers die before, during or after birth, compared to 19 white mothers. qcnews.com/uncategorized/…

BREAKING: The Supreme Court has struck down the federal student debt forgiveness program. By a margin of 6-3 the Court has declared Biden's student's loan cancelation plan illegal. But Biden can still cancel your debt, here's how:

We filed over 1000 amendments to the Republican’s radical abortion ban. If they want a debate, they’ll get one.

This bill has nothing to do with making women safer, and everything to do with banning their reproductive freedom.

Morning, y'all. The 46-page monster abortion bill coming up for an NC Senate vote today (and House vote tomorrow) was released to the public at 10:40 pm last night. We're combing through it alongside our partners and it sucks, frankly. Here's what we know:

@LorenzoNHopper @chelsemspinn Congrats, @chelsemspinn !! 🎉

In 2023, over 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced across our country. We need to call it what it is: a deliberate campaign by the GOP to erase trans people. It’s an attack on human rights.

I’ve been doing this work for nearly 11 years and today was the first time I cried because I can feel a shift in the zeitgeist in America against gun extremism. It’s happening.…

A great way to kick off #NPHW and prepare for #Blackmaternalhealthweek next week. Thanks to everyone who helped get the word out and who showed up!

"Teaching hospitals take research and put it into action. We've seen policies change because of the research. We've seen good things happen. Do we want change to happen overnight? Of course. But it takes time." -Monique Smith, labor and delivery nurse.

Instead of siding with the majority of the people in this country, the GOP continues to side with their NRA donors, prioritizing the profits of gun manufacturers. It’s unacceptable.

Re: diversity in the field: "Thankfully we have a lot of providers who are committed to unlearning and relearning...Culturally competent care delivery is what's keeping people alive... It's also really important to see people like you come into a labor and delivery room." -Brandi

WOW! That's a wrap, but we could've talked all night about this topic. Thanks for following along. Black birthing people matter. Stay engaged with the Charlotte Maternal & Child Health Workgroup led by @LorenzoNHopper and @PubHealthDahl - DM to join the listserv. #NPHW #MCH

@faridanyada @BrandiAlexandir

Black Mama, “Touch your body when you’re pregnant. We’re often told that we’ll disrupt something if we touch our bodies while pregnant. The only thing you’ll disrupt is white supremacy. Know your body”. ~ Brandi Collins-Calhoun

Which affirmation did you need today? - Image via calmkabira on IG

The number one cause of death for children in the United States is guns. While Republicans attack trans rights in the name of protecting kids, they’re failing to take action on the greatest threat to our children.

Coffee, Roo Panes, and grading 🍃

@jergerbutts @LorenzoNHopper 🎉🎉🎉

First IRB approved! ✅️ Thanks @LorenzoNHopper for your mentorship. It's gonna be a busy summer. Let's go! 💪🏾

We are sending our children to school every day with the tacit understanding that they may be slaughtered in order to feed the multi-billion dollar beast that is the gun industry. We don't have to live like this. Children should never die like this. Covenant School

New Doctor Announcement: Congrats, Dr. Cayla McAvoy for a successful dissertation defense this morning!!! Her work focused on Exercise is Medicine On Campus & the subjective and objective measurements of #PhysicalActivity among college students. @CayMc @CLTPublicHealth @CLT_CHHS