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@hwf0712 @RepMenendez @RepSherrill @SecretaryPete Exactly! Can we do more than investigate the issue.

Recent Amtrak malfunctions on the Northeast Corridor are unacceptable. New Jersey commuters deserve reliable public transportation. That why I partnered with @RepSherrill and the entire NJ Delegation in urging @SecretaryPete to investigate and address these issues.

Quote from Kimberly Seals Allers, Narrative Nation, “Doulas are an Underground Railroad for birth— necessary but not ok”

@statnews These findings need urgent attention! The US maternal health system must focus on intimate partner violence as concertedly as reducing c-section rates in order to end the maternal health crisis.

New research shows the link between the maternal mortality crisis, intimate partner violence, and firearms. buff.ly/3cWJOPN

Check out this podcast "Lifting the Veil" hosted by Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck. Joie Toussaint-Parrish and I talk about the role doulas play to end racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. lnkd.in/giWnTiSr

rutgersuniversitypress.org/junctures-in-w… I co-authored a chapter with Christina Chesnakov entitled, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey: Leading the Nation to Adopt a Culture of Health.

Did you know? The #StateofMindPodcast, which explores important and timely #mentalhealth issues is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episode now streaming. Tweet me your comments!

#ICYMI: Episode 5 of #StateOfMindPodcast on "The Power of Employers" is streaming now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/7qyfWP… #mentalhealth

"Workplace #mentalhealth and #substanceabuse issues can cause: ✅ Lost productivity ✅ Increased errors How can employers be part of the solution? @melissabeezz and I discuss w/ CEO of @MeadowsInst Dr. Andy Keller on the latest #StateOfMindPodcast open.spotify.com/episode/7qyfWP…"

As #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth comes to a close, take some time to learn from @DynamiCare_'s CMO, David R. Gastfriend, M.D., DFASAM. Episode 4 of the #StateofMindPodcast explores how #telehealth is improving mental health and addiction treatment. open.spotify.com/episode/0OrRUc…

@riley_ayers @EdSurge This piece really captures the full picture of the mental health issues kids are facing due to the pandemic and what we can do about it.

Education Has a Three Headed Crisis. Mental Health Is Only Part of It. edsurge.com/news/2021-05-2… #edtech via @EdSurge

Community Health Workers are well-situated to address #MentalHealth concerns in underserved communities. Episode 3 of the #StateofMindPodcast features Dr. Ruth Verhey where we explore the solutions non-traditional health workers are bringing to the table. open.spotify.com/episode/7dA0L6…

#Selfcare starts with you! Learn ways to care for your own mental health so that you can be the best YOU for your family. Episode 2 of #StateofMindPodcast features @EdgewoodCenter's CEO, Lynn Dolce, MFT. open.spotify.com/episode/0o9YdQ…

Did you like hearing from @EdgewoodCenter's CEO, Lynn Dolce, MFT, on Episode 2 of the #StateofMindPodcast? Her expertise shined a new light on ways to improve parents' and children's mental health. Be sure to show your support by following and sharing. open.spotify.com/episode/0o9YdQ…

#WordsofWisdom by @drdanacrawford, the founder of the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training. Listen to Episode 1 of the #StateofMindPodcast to learn more about the impact of racial bias. open.spotify.com/episode/5H2Qeq…

Racism and #implicitbias are contributing to poor health outcomes. We are joined by @drdanacrawford, on the #StateofMindPodcast to discuss systemic racism's impact on mental illness and substance misuse. open.spotify.com/show/4HSpcWB2r…

@APAPsychiatric This is an important conversation. We explore #COVID19’s impact on #mentalhealth in the recently-launched #StateofMindPodcast. Listen spoti.fi/3h34Rj7

Concern and anxiety around COVID remains high among Americans, with more people reporting mental health effects from the pandemic this year than last, and parents concerned about the mental health of their children, results of a new #APApoll show. medscape.com/viewarticle/95…

Curious about how #MentalHealth trailblazers are making major changes with big impacts? Join us on the #StateofMindPodcast where @MelissaBeezz and I are joined by mental health experts committed to finding innovative and tested solutions. open.spotify.com/show/4HSpcWB2r…

Did you know May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? Listen to @MelissaBeezz and me on #StateofMindPodcast, our inaugural #podcast where we raise awareness, end stigma, and find innovative solutions to mental health issues. open.spotify.com/show/4HSpcWB2r…

@ReneeNogales @melinatedmoms @BurkeFoundation Such an impactful discussion today. I loved the big tent feeling of the event. All were welcomed to improve birth equity.

@NJDeptofHealth is seeking proposals for the nation's first Doula Learning Collaborative. Doulas can play a key role helping reduce maternal & infant mortality & eliminate racial disparities in health outcomes in #NJ. #NurtureNJ #MaternalHealth Details ▶ ow.ly/KCX050Eelxg