INFOGRAPHIC: MEDICATION ADHERENCE
INFOGRAPHIC: MEDICATION ADHERENCE
REDUCING PREMATURE BIRTHS WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED, PERSONALIZED APPROACH
An expectant mother, just weeks from her due date, was having difficulty getting to her pre-natal appointments. She needed specialized care for her high-risk pregnancy but couldn’t afford gas for her car. As a result, she was missing these critical weekly appointments with her obstetrician. A pregnancy with prenatal care is more likely to...
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EQUITY AND EQUALITY?
If asked, most of us would agree that we support equality in nearly every context — the idea that everyone deserves an equal chance to thrive, to be safe, healthy, and happy. Equality is a widely understood concept. The idea of equity, on the other hand, has only gained much-needed attention in recent decades. Equity...
A morning spent at a mother’s side as she gives birth – the afternoon spent in the office running a business focused on maternal health. For Kenda Sutton-EL, it’s all in a day’s work, and her work is vital. Kenda is co-founder and executive director of Birth in Color RVA, a birth, policy, and advocacy...
SOCIAL DRIVERS VS. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: UNSTACKING THE DECK
Facing eviction with no time to spare. A man battling multiple complex health conditions suddenly found himself up against that challenge. He was set to be kicked out of his apartment within days for an unpaid bill. How would he be able to focus on improving his health with no roof over his head? The...