Mary Amelia Center

MAC, @NCITU, and @IWES_NOLA are excited to share the 2021 Health of Women and Girls in Louisiana: Sexual Health Report. This report focuses on indicators of sexual health and the stark racial disparities in STIs throughout Louisiana. Read here: rb.gy/5gmd4b

Join us for this event in honor of Women’s Equality Day – featuring projects based in South Africa and the USA focused on educating girls and women and ending gender violence. Registration link below rtiorg.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us virtually July 16th for the Access for All Webinar! Registration link below events.zoom.us/ev/Amwtoih5W0Z…

Join us and our partners on Saturday, July 20th!

This national bereaved parents month, we are honoring those who have lost a child. Always remember, you are not alone. 💜 instagram.com/p/Cf7XYpAL9-s/…

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theguardian.com/environment/20… "Parents around the country are facing empty shelves with a growing sense of dread. They deserve support and empathy... and the acknowledgment that breastfeeding is far more complicated than it may seem."

Check it out! This USA Today article references two publications authored by staff at the Mary Amelia Center msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

We are proud to join advocates in calling for the creation of a federal #paidleave program. paidleave.us/businesses-sup… @PaidLeaveUs

Happening today @ 8 AM CST! Register here: bit.ly/36HNWzV #BlackMaternalHealthAdvocacy

Leading Black maternal health orgs will bring statewide attention to the maternal health crisis impacting Black birthing people and families, and share policy solutions available this legislative session. Register here: bit.ly/36HNWzV

Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day is Wed., April 13th! Join @BirthEquity, @BirthmarkNola, @IWES_NOLA, @MarchofDimes, and The Amandla Group in a virtual town hall calling for direct policy action on issues impacting the health of Black birthing people in Louisiana.

New studies show the # of women dying due to childbirth each year in the US is increasing. Our Maternal & Child Health (MCH) department addresses this issue by conducting community-centered research to identify birth equity solutions for the most vulnerable populations.

More than ever, sexual health policies and programs in Louisiana need to uphold reproductive justice principles that promote equitable healthcare access and enable all women to achieve their reproductive goals. #womenshealth #reproductivejustice

Happy World Doula Day! Here at the NAABB we work to equip birth workers and maternity institutions with the practical tools and education they need to improve outcomes for Black women and persons. #worlddouladay #blackbirthmatters #thenaabb

In the U.S., and especially in Louisiana, there is an urgent need to ensure equitable, accessible, non-discriminatory sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice for all communities. #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth

This week's Fridays at Newcomb speaker is none other than Dr. Melissa Goldin Evans! She is a Research Scientist at Mary Amelia Center for Women’s Health Equity Research, where she is involved in several maternal and child health research projects that span the life-course.

What inspires our work? Knowing that evidence-based and data-driven programs and policies are the most successful at improving and sustaining health. #Louisiana needs real action, and we've compiled the data to guide action: rb.gy/5gmd4b

Didn’t we say it would be impactful!? Watch this trailer and tell us you’re not already moved? Then make sure to check them out this weekend!

Who's ready to share some #BlackGirlJoy? The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge is an opportunity for young women & gender-expansive youth (ages 12-24) to share ideas of spreading JOY w/friends, families, & communities, all for a chance to win $550! Learn more: bit.ly/3Kc22aF

In #Louisiana, many of the root causes underlying the sexual and reproductive health indicators, outcomes, and inequities are interrelated. We need practice and policy interventions that center the experience of oppressed groups to improve health for all people in Louisiana.