Dr. Adebayo Adesomo’s Addresses Reversal of Roe v. Wade
Dr. Adebayo Adesomo addresses the impact that the recent Roe v. Wade ruling will impact the lives of BIPOC and low-income women.
Resource Type: Womens/Reproductive Health
Blocking Bias: How to Speak Up For Your Health
This article offers tips to combat healthcare discrimination, explaining bias and suggesting actions like filing complaints or finding a new doctor. It emphasizes trusting your instincts, as you know your body best.
Black Maternal Health Resource List
This guide shares articles, videos, and more on health disparities and Black birthing experiences. It includes Protecting Your Birth, a preparation guide, and the Black Birthing Bill of Rights, outlining rights like informed pain relief options.
Sacred Sister Doulas
Ashley believes birth is sacred and is the founder of Sacred Sister Doulas. As you have learned on this page, having a doula involved in your pregnancy improves your likelihood of having a more natural and less complicated birth.
BRAVE Campaign Resource Guide
The BRAVE (Black Reproductive Advocacy & Education) Campaign created a guidebook on self-advocacy for Black patients, best-practices for providers, and recommendations for organizations and institutions to improve reproductive health outcomes for Black Utahns.
Dr. Alice Akunyili Discusses Family Planning in a Post Roe V Wade World
Dr. Alice Akunyili discusses Family Planning in a post Roe V Wade world and how to prevent pregnancy when you’re not ready to start a family. Watch the full video here on ABC4.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer screening is vital for African-American women, who face later diagnoses and higher mortality rates. Regular mammograms and exams enable early detection and treatment, improving outcomes and addressing health disparities. Annual screenings are essential for prevention and early intervention.
Dr. Baiden Discusses Breast Cancer Resources on ABC4
Our very own Dr. Baiden joins ABC4 to discusses breast cancer awareness, and resources available to those wanting to learn more about some options available to those interested. Make sure to watch Dr. Baiden’s full feature on ABC4 for more information.
Cervical Cancer Awareness
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Make sure you know how to protect yourself and loved ones by knowing how to lower your risks, the symptoms, the risk factors, and diagnosis/treatment.
FREE Postpartum Support Group
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute is offering a FREE postpartum support group. We highly encourage all those going through postpartum to to seek out this resource or share with family and friends. Contact [email protected] to register or find out more information.