Dr. Sonia Hassan recently had an insightful conversation with Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy, highlighting the impactful work being done at the Office of Women’s Health. During their discussion, Dr. Hassan shared details about the Office’s various initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes. A focal point of the conversation was the SOS Maternity Project, a …
We are thrilled to share the success of our recent Well Woman Wednesday (WWW) event in collaboration with World Refugee Day! The event was a wonderful experience, where we provided education and free screenings for a variety of health conditions. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 150 participants attending overall. Sixteen families visited the WWW stands, with one …
We were delighted to host our latest Well Women Wednesday’s health fair at the lovely Heillmann Recreation Center on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. The team educated attendees on topics including pregnancy and infant health, cardiovascular health, reproductive/sexual health, cancer prevention, mental health, and more. The event concluded with an exciting raffle. As always, thank you to all our partners and …
Access to maternity care is essential for preventing poor health outcomes and eliminating health disparities.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …