It is a week of showing love, and back by popular demand, we’re showing love to our friends and partners with downloadable, re-usable love-day social media graphics and messages.How it works: 1. You download or screenshot the graphic. 2. Open Instagram/Facebook/social media app and click (+) to add a story or post. 3. Select the […]
From Our Partners
Examining the “P” and “p” in Preconception Policy
Promising Global Practices to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes Over the past 15 years, policy has been part of the work of the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative. What has been achieved in women’s health policy over the past decade is remarkable. In August, 2012, an estimated 47 million women gained coverage for recommended […]
A Global View of Preconception
The 4 th European Congress on Preconception Health and Care was held at the Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark, September 26-27, 2019. The meeting brought together almost 200 people from across Europe as well as from Australia, Japan, Moldova, China, Canada and the US. The forum for the event was shaped by the hosts who largely focused […]
PCHHC Newsletters
We distribute quarterly newsletters about women’s health and wellness. To sign up for the newsletter, please send an email to pchhcnews@gmail.com with ‘Subscribe’ as the subject line, or text PCHHC to 22828. Read our latest issues here. Have a topic to suggest for the newsletter or something to share? Please email Suzanne Woodward at cmih@med.unc.edu. Monthly Preconception CoIIN Newsletters […]
Understanding Women’s Wellness
Understanding and Supporting Well Woman How we engage with women about their health – in our clinics, communities, online, and otherwise – matters. Done right, it has the power to change lives. Although 65% of women ages 18-35 had a preventive visit in the last year, how they understand, manage, and access their health visit differs. Thankfully, we […]
Digital and Online Tools to Reach Young Adults
With 96% of Americans 18-29 years old owning a smartphone , and a majority of them spending more than two hours per day online, it’s clear the way to reach young adults must include mobile as a component. Most American young adults have used the Internet for health-related purposes. Not only is the Internet the most common source […]
Help us create a new women’s health digital media campaign
Are you a woman, 18-30 years old? The UNC Center for Maternal & Infant Health would like to get your opinions about messages we have made about e-cigarettes and vaping. Your input will help us understand how women like you will react to the advertisements. What is involved in this research study? You will take […]
Join the #Best4YouBest4Baby #WellnessWed Tweet Chat on January 23, 2019 from 3-4pm ET to discuss 5 tips to help prevent birth defects
Not all birth defects can be prevented, but there are things you can do to increase your chances of having a healthy baby. It is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and we are raising awareness about things that can be done to increase the chances of a healthy baby. Join the #Best4YouBest4Baby #WellnessWed Tweet Chat […]
Best Practices to Engage and Support Welcoming Care for LGBTQ Communities
Click to watch the “Welcoming Care for LGBTQ Webinar,” presented by JM Jaffe. This is a important training that covers the basics of gender identity, spectrum, language, and more. JM Jaffe covers the basics of sexual and gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, and sexuality. JM provides best practices to engage with young adults, language do’s […]
New mamas: The 4th Trimester Project Needs Your Voice!
The 4thTrimester Project, with the support of the Global Health Foundation, is creating the first woman-centered website to address postpartum self-care questions and needs. Please take a few minutes to partner with us:http://bit.ly/4thtrimestersurvey. Thank you! Details: Originally posted on MomBaby.org. The 4th Trimester, the first 12 weeks following delivery, is a sensitive period of time that influence […]
#CareTheyDeserve – June 27th 3pm ET Tweet Chat
Join us for a bilingual #WellnessWed Tweet Chat on June 27th at 3pm ET. This is the FIRST all-inclusive preconception-focused Tweet chat! Hashtag: #CareTheyDeserve — A #WellnessWed Chat The What: Join us for a #CareTheyDeserve Tweet Chat, where we’ll be discussing how a person’s health can impact their future and the future of the next generation. The […]
Newsletters
Stay up to date on everything happening with the National Preconception Health Initiative, Show Your Love campaign, and all our partners. To sign up for the newsletter, please send an email to pchhcnews@gmail.com with ‘Subscribe’ as the subject line, or text PCHHC to 22828. Have a topic to suggest for the newsletter or something to share? Please email Suzanne […]
PCHHC IN Progress Webinar Series
PCHHC is proud to launch their first open-access webinar series as part of their regular workgroup meetings. Please join by clicking the images/links below. Upcoming Webinars PCH In Progress Schedule The next webinar will be May 9th at 1pm ET – “Centering Sexual Health Advocacy from the Margins” by Amarachi Anakaraonye, MSPH, Executive Producer […]
Self Love
If you’re trying to get healthy before pregnancy, don’t be too hard on yourself. Whatever your health goal may be, remember that everything takes time. Don’t give up if you don’t see progress right away. Our bodies are built for growing and carrying. Every day you spend worrying is a day you’re not enjoying your […]
Instagram Story Templates
Custom Social Media Questionnaires If you are on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen these screenshot, type-in questionnaires posted on Insta (or Facebook)-Stories. These are a fun way to get to know people, learn fun facts about others, and engage with your audience. We’ve created #ShowYourLoveToday questionnaires on a variety of focus areas (“About Me,” goals, relationships, […]
#HerHealthHistory Bilingual Tweet Chat on March 28, 3ET
Join the #HerHealthHistory Bilingual #WellnessWed Tweet Chat on March 28 at 3ET. Come celebrate, learn, and share your favorite advancement in women’s health over the past decade(s). We’ll discuss changing health care needs through the stages of a woman’s life. Proud to partner with: @CareWeDeserve @acognews @WeAreUnidosUS @MomsRising @blkwomenshealth @HealthyWomen @NPWF @SYL_Today @modhealthtalk Bilingual posts […]
Show Your Love Turns 5
The Show Your Love campaign turned FIVE in February! The original Show Your Love campaign rolled out on the CDC and partners’ websites in 2013, so we gathered some of our partners for a “Celebration Across the Nation.” We are proud of the progress we’ve made, but we have so much more ahead of us! Going back […]
Be germ-free!
No one likes getting sick but there are some things you can do to help keep yourself germ-free and avoid spreading germs to other people. The number one thing is to wash your hands with water and soap. If you can’t wash your hands, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer but make sure it has at […]