MCH LEADS

Alyana Almenar, a recent graduate from the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program at the University of California, Berkeley, is the October feature of the Health Equity Edition of MCH Leads. In her blog entry, titled “Uplifting Doulas Within Healthcare Systems and Advancing Health Equity Through Partnerships,” Alyana applies MCH Competency 11 (Systems Approach) to her work with the SisterWeb San Francisco Community Doula Network. “Culturally congruent Community Doulas can play a vital role in ensuring that patients feel supported in all aspects of their pregnancy journey, are knowledgeable about their options, and receive culturally congruent care in clinical settings. They also ensure that hospitals are held accountable for providing equitable, quality care to their patients of color.”

Learn more about Alyana’s contributions here!

Are you a student or recent graduate affiliated with an HRSA-funded COE and Catalyst program? If you are interested in submitting a short piece to be showcased, we are looking for summaries of any MCH-related work you have done (e.g., volunteer, practicum, or research) or even a product such as a research poster, short reflection, or infographic from your coursework that promotes one of the 12 MCH core competencies. Learn more in the FAQ section or email us at mchlead1@gmail.com with your interest.

Funding provided by the Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health at the University of Minnesota and the University at Albany School of Public Health Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Program, which are supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This information or content and conclusions of related outreach products are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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