Access to maternity care is essential for preventing poor health outcomes and eliminating health disparities.
WSU leads statewide network to combat high rates of pre-term birth
The state of Michigan has allocated $8 million to fund a first of its kind statewide network of 14 maternal-fetal medicine universities and health care systems to decrease the rates of pre-term birth and improve the health of pregnant mothers and their infants.
Mid-Michigan Matters: Reducing the number of premature births
Joining Mid-Michigan Matters today is Dr. Abigail Ramseyer with Sparrow Medical Group’s maternal-fetal medicine.
August 9th Well Women Wednesdays
“We were thrilled to have our latest Well Women Wednesdays health fair at the heart of our beloved Detroit’s Cadillac Square on August 9th, 2023! Women were educated on various health topics and screenings including CPR, reproductive health, and mental health.”
US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries
Every two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page of your favorite book or brew a cup of coffee, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to a February 2023 report from the World Health Organization.
August 9th Well Women Wednesdays
Wayne State University’s Office of Women’s Health and Wayne Health Mobile Unit are hosting Well Women Wednesdays on Wednesday, August 9th from 11:00AM – 2:00PM at Campus Martius Park.
June 28th Well Women Wednesdays
Wayne State University’s Office of Women’s Health is hosting Well Women Wednesdays on Wednesday, June 28th from 9:30AM – 12PM at the Henry Ford High School.
May 2023 – Well Women Wednesdays SUCCESS!
In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, we were thrilled to have a lovely group of around 80 ladies join us in our latest Well Women Wednesday’s health fair. The event took place on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 at the Crowell Recreation Center! Dr. Hassan and the team educated the participants on various health topics and screenings. Areas of women’s …
March 2023 – Well Women Wednesdays SUCCESS!
We were excited to have hosted our Well Women Wednesday’s health fair at Alternatives for Girls (AFG). AFG is a shelter helping girls and young women experiencing homelessness and other risks avoid violence, early pregnancy, and exploitation. The event took place on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023! Women from different age groups were educated on various health topics and screenings. The …