With almost a million people, the Gullah/Geechee Nation is one of the largest subcultures within the United States. This little-known indigenous group are descendants of the first African slaves and inhabit the Sea Islands off the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. In an interview in PATIENT SAFETY, their chieftess and head-of-state,Read More →
In an effort to support frontline professionals with their immediate and future mental health needs—today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched NAMI Frontline Wellness: a COVID-19 mental health initiative in partnership with #FirstRespondersFirst. With support from Starbucks, KIND Snacks, Frontline Impact Project, Johnson & Johnson Foundation, ThriveRead More →
Transat A.T. Inc. (“Transat” or the “Corporation“) announced that it has revised its arrangement agreement with Air Canada to reflect current market and economic conditions and the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the worldwide airline, travel and tourism industries. Under the terms of the binding agreement they haveRead More →
Groups representing pregnant parents say they are alarmed at the dramatic increase in the number of times labour has been induced during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey conducted by the groups, 48% of pregnant respondents said their labor was brought on early by induction, whereas before the pandemic,Read More →
The Center for Disease Control has released the following information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding patients during the pandemic visit the website directly for updated information as data and implications can change at any moment. IF I HAVE COVID-19, CAN I PASS IT TO MY BABY IF I BREASTFEED?According to theRead More →
.io, the leading voice, video and live interactive streaming platform, works with companies such Bunch, The Meet Group, and Talkspace to bring real-time, voice and video streaming to mobile, web and desktop applications to help foster a greater sense of connection, community and support among peers in today’s digital world when it is neededRead More →
Many States have been gradually opening to return to “normal” operations amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. While some officials argue that it’s too soon. It’s becoming evident to some are ready, even if it means taking a huge risk. Today the CDC releases what some may say A Quiet Release ofRead More →
In response to alarming evidence of the continued disparate, negative impact of COVID-19, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) and its philanthropic arm, The PepsiCo Foundation, today launched an initiative to provide increased medical and economic aid to communities of color across the country where the company has long worked. The $7Read More →
Coronavirus won’t stop the show for Black Mamas Matter Alliance and Maternal Health organizations across the country. In the middle of Social Distancing and Shelter in Place orders it has been determined that this is not the time to relax or let up on Centering Black Mamas as is theRead More →
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of life, beginning with the first hours and days after birth. In an effort to “bend the curve,” some have argued that the prudent course is to isolate infants from mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in order to reduce the risk ofRead More →
