World Prematurity Day is November 17th. To kick off the World Prematurity Day awareness activities, PCHHC , March of Dimes and Black Women’s Health Imperative teamed up to host a #PreemieChat Tweet Chat on November 16th, 12pm ET. Please join us to share your story or work and help us raise awareness. Questions we will cover include: Q1 What is premature […]
#ShowYourLoveToday at Halloween Parties
Halloween is coming up but some of us celebrate the entire month. That means candy, pumpkin flavored everything and spooky costume parties. But we can’t forget about our health just because we get wrapped up in the fun of it all. Your health and lifestyle choices can impact your life goals. At some parties, the […]
New funding to advance the status of women’s preconception health across the U.S.
Just announced! Read full press release here. The Center for Maternal and Infant Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC CMIH) received funding to advance the status of women’s preconception health, particularly for low-income women and women of color in some of the country’s most underserved communities. This funding is one […]
Folic Acid Every Day
It’s good to take a multivitamin that has folic acid in it, even if you’re not trying to get pregnant. But did you know that you can get some folic acid from food, too? Some foods have folic acid added to them — look for the word “fortified” or “enriched” on the label. Examples of […]
October is Health Literacy Month
October is Health Literacy Month. As a health advocate and writer, health literacy is an important topic to me and I hope it’s important to you, too. Health literacy is the ability to understand and use health information to make decisions about health care. Health literacy is essential because at some point, you will need to […]
Adios, #MyHealthySummer! Bring it on, Fall!
Ah, Fall! Bring on the nutmeg, cinnamon, dry-fit sweats…A healthy Fall is in full swing. Now that we’re talking all things ‘Fall Fitness,’ take a look back at our #MyHealthySummer Challenge. We asked young adults to post their healthy summer fun using #MyHealthySummer and #ShowYourLoveToday and share each other’s posts. The person to post and […]
Decide to Try!
It’s never too late to start eating healthy and become physically active! Little changes — like drinking water instead of soda, and eating more vegetables and fruits — can make a difference in your health. When I go to grocery shopping, I try my best to buy fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. […]
CityLights – The Well-Woman: Reproductive Health, Rights, And Justice
Have you read CityMatCH’s lastest CityLights issue? CityLights – The Well-Woman: Reproductive Health, Rights, And Justice Click to download The Well Woman issue Show Your Love & many PCHHC partners are featured in this publication. Read, share with your networks…Email if you’re interested in learning more about the programs shared in the issue.
El Desafío: #VeranoSaludable
El Desafío: #VeranoSaludable (Spanish Version of #MyHealthySummer Challenge in partnership with March of Dimes NC Preconception Health Campaign, Latina Sana NC) La Iniciativa National Preconception Health & Health Care (PCHHC) está colaborando con Every Woman Southeast Y NCSEXCON para mantener el impulso este verano alrededor de salud preconcepcional, animando a jóvenes adultos en los Estados […]
My Healthy Summer Challenge
For Spanish, click here: #VeranoSaludable. Whatever your summer plans, jobs and travels, show us how you’re staying healthy and well! The National Preconception Health & Health Care Initiative (PCHHC) has partnered with Every Woman Southeast and NCSEXCON to keep the preconception health momentum rolling this summer by encouraging young adults across the US to share and […]
#MCHChat for National Women’s Health Week (Tues, May 16, 12pm ET)
#MCHChat for National Women’s Health Week May is Women’s Health Month, and May 14-21 is #NWHW. What better time to lean in to (young) women’s health? We’re covering the spectrum: from preconception, postpartum, equity, family support & more. Join us! #MCHChat – covering a spectrum of (young) women’s reproductive health When: Tues, May 16, 2017, 12-1pm […]
NEW! Show Your Love App Now Available on iOS and Android
Show Your Love App: Helping Women Protect Their Health and Babies-To-Be Originally published by Amy Tolchinsky, CDC Foundation Blog Imagine having the chance to prepare for a healthy child—and even think about whether or not pregnancy is a goal for you—before you conceive. Preconception health, or health before pregnancy, is very important and can affect […]
TEDxUNC on January 17, 5:30pm (webcast & live at UNC-Chapel Hill)
Join us for an evening of BIG + BOLD IDEAS! When: Tuesday January 17, 5:30-8:30 ET (5:30 reception, talks begin at 6:00) Where: this TEDxUNC Salon event takes place at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work Auditorium. This inspiring evening will feature talks by a group of courageous and creative leaders on topics including: […]
Call for TEDxUNC Presentations
Calling all artists, musicians, inspiring leaders… January 2017 TEDxUNC Presentations ALL women and men of reproductive age should be able to achieve optimal health and wellness, fostering a healthy life for them and any children they may have. Much needs to be done in the US to create momentum and progress towards this ambitious vision. […]
Show Your Love: Reaching Young Women in Rural Communities
The Healthy Start Coalition, as part of its strategic plan to address poor birth outcomes in Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor Counties, Florida periodically hosts women’s health workshop in a manner to educate preconception women on the 16 topics of women’s health, using the original CDC Campaign “Show Your Love” materials. The Coalition teamed up with […]
Show Your Love featured in Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences
Show Your Love resource & campaign is featured in the Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences research article, “Advancing preconception health in the United States: strategies for change.” Read how the Show Your Love partners and strategy is setting the stage to advance preconception health in communities across the nation. This article is open access:
September is Infant Morality Awareness Month: Preconception is Key
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we have partnered with NICHQ and other organizations to raise awareness of the shockingly high infant mortality rate in the United States. While the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Reduce Infant Mortality (IM CoIIN) public relations campaign is focused on pre- and interconception care, it […]
Men Show Love Too – Visual Poem by Peer Health Advocates
Men Show Love Too Show Your Love Diversification Grantee, Florida Department of Health-Duval County, held a Photo Voices Exhibit and Event on June 24th. Watch this video of Peer Health Advocate leader Jaylon Feacher reading a Show Your Love original poem, entitled “Men Show Love Too,” written by Elijah Singles. Stay tuned for much more photos, […]