Great Success at the Black Maternal Health Fair - Caring Foundation of Texas
Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to bring attention and action to improving Black maternal health. According to The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, in the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. CDC notes that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.
The Black Maternal Health Fair Initiative
This year, we recognized this cause by hosting our first Black Maternal Health Fair at our Richardson headquarters. When it comes to improving Texans’ health outcomes, we are always better together. More than 60 employees participated with positive feedback, and many expressed interest in using doulas.
| Metric | Finding / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mortal Risk Disparity | Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. |
| Preventability Rate | More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable according to the CDC. |
| Event Participation | More than 60 employees participated with positive feedback. |
Our Dedicated Partners and Collaborators
Our incredible participating maternal health partners include:
- Abide Women’s Health Services
- March of Dimes
- Healing Hands Health
- Parkland Health Foundation
- PediPlace
- Viola’s House
- Hope Supply Co.
- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
We thank our collaborators for their dedication to bringing awareness to Black Maternal Health and actively taking steps to make improvements within the community. They brought a wealth of knowledge and giveaways to BCBSTX employees! Additionally, we were thrilled to provide information on volunteer opportunities to support Black Maternal Health initiatives.
A big THANKS to all who made this event happen. The Care Van program is managed by The Caring Foundation of Texas, Inc., a public support 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.