Women's Health Wellness Equity
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are proud to announce that #ShowYourLoveToday is the media sponsor for #HealthyStart2018, the National Healthy Start Association’s 19th Annual Spring Conference! #HealthyStart2018 will be held March 26-28th in Washington, DC. Conference details and agenda can be found HERE. The theme this year is: “Living the Legacy: Celebrating Advocacy for Families and Communities, Then & Now!” […]
Today the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative (PCHHC), the public-private partnership that manages ShowYourLoveToday.com, announces the appointment of a new consumer workgroup chair, Ana Cabello-de la Garza, MSW, MPH. Ana has been involved with PCHHC since 2015 and has been integral in community partnership expansion. Ana will assist with the strategic planning for the […]
Join us and this powerhouse line-up for a #CareWomenDeserve Tweet Chat on February 14th at 3pm ET. This Valentine’s Day edition of the #WellnessWed chats will focus on all things women’s health and what is covered during preventative well-visits. Be sure to follow the panel: @MomsRising, @nacersano, @MamasConPoder, @blkwomenshealth, @ACOGNews, @powertodecide, @USOWomen, @CareWeDeserve, @SYL_Today, & @NWLC
#ShowYourLove by being your healthiest self This was originally posted in the March of Dimes’ News Moms Need blog on January 12th. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Today’s guest post is from Suzanne Woodward, Communications Director at the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative (PCHHC), to help raise awareness on the steps women can […]
What are you thankful for in 2017 and looking forward to in 2018? Share your thankful thoughts using #ShowYourLoveToday for a chance to earn some cool new incentives. The Challenge: What: Snap a photo of the things and people you are grateful for this year OR Snap a photo of your daily healthy choices OR […]
#PreemieChat – kicking off World Prematurity Day PCHHC moderated a discussion with March of Dimes, Black Women’s Health Imperative, the 4th Trimester and UNC Center for Maternal and Infant Health about signs, symptoms, risks, prevenative measures for preterm birth/labor. #ShowYourLoveToday & keep the conversation going–>#BornTooSoon. Click to read the top posts and resources shared during […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]