A new kind of union has launched in Michigan with an aim at reducing the disparity of complications that happen during child birth while connecting more mothers with important resources during pregnancy. The SOS MATERNITY will tackle infant mortality from varying angles.
Fourteen maternal-fetal medicine-focused universities and healthcare systems across the state are participating in SOS Maternity
Dr. Sonia Hassan joins Marie Osborne to share more about this program. Listen now!
‘The rates of preterm birth now are at its highest rate in 20 years’
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.