Black newborns more likely to die when looked after by White doctors
(CNN)Black newborn babies in the United States are more likely to survive childbirth if they are cared for by Black doctors, but three times more likely than White Babies to …
Bi-Monthly Zoom Discussion Starting in August: The Collective Repast — Grieve, Fellowship, Celebrate, Heal
A conversation with Stacy Scott, Ph.D., MPA and guests where everyday people, public health professionals, academics, and others talk about their observations and experiences in the cycle of Black Grief. …
The Five Stages of Black Grief
Disproportionate death in the Black community—whether from COVID-19, infant mortality, or police violence—is one of the most alarming consequences of institutional racism. The tragedy is not only the loss of …
Countering Systems of Oppression
Reflections on Racial Responsibility in Systems Improvement Work “I grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood,” says NICHQ Project Specialist, Avery Desrosiers, MPH. “As a result, I didn’t feel the …
NICHQ Employee Spotlight: Stacy Scott, Ph.D., MPA
https://www.nichq.org/insight/nichq-employee-spotlight-stacy-scott In honor NICHQ’s 20th anniversary, the institute is sharing insights, memories, and goals from the NICHQ team. Dr. Stacy Scott is GISS Center’s executive director and founder. How has …
3 Toledo infants die in 4-day span
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2019/10/10/3-Toledo-infants-die-in-4-day-span/stories/20191010120 3 Toledo infants die in 4-day span 10/10/2019 BY BROOKS SUTHERLAND / THE BLADE Signs outside of The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department give tips to new mothers outside of …
How Do We Address Safe Sleep Disparities? Start by Building Trust
By Stacy Scott, Ph.D., MPA Every day across the country, families wake up to an unimaginable heartbreak. The healthy baby that they put to bed passed away during the night. …
Interactive E-Handout for Safe Sleep Conversations
https://www.nichq.org/resource/interactive-e-handout-safe-sleep-conversations This interactive E-handout helps families learn about safe sleep practices. Health professionals can sit with families and click through the pages where they’ll find different sleep scenes and environments. A …
