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April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week! Maternal health is important for all pregnant people regardless of race or ethnicity. However, Black pregnant people continue to be disproportionally impacted by higher rates of maternal mortality, or death during pregnancy, during delivery, or up to one year postpartum. This week, we want to recognize the importance of Black maternal health and share important community resources available to support people of color in having a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience.

National Public Health Week 2024 is coming to an end! We had such a fun week spent with staff and community partners as we celebrated public health and its importance in our community. Our theme for this year was "For the Public Health of It!" in which staff shared six-word stories that offered a unique reflection on how they support the health and safety of those in our community and what working in public health means to them.

For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re highlighting SRHD’s Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program. CHYSHCN is a program that consistently strives to give children with developmental disabilities the support they need through resource navigation and system and care improvements in our community.

As we move the clocks forward and enjoy the sun a little longer each day, we can be thankful that spring is here! For many of us, spring is the perfect time to start fresh as we pull out our to-do lists and get ready to clean and organize our homes for the warmer months. When considering what areas to tackle, we also want to encourage you to check, test, and replace the items in your home that can protect your health and safety and consider tossing the ones that might do more harm than good. Here's a quick list of things to consider!

Finding ways to boost your wellness and encouraging your loved ones to do the same is a great way to start the new year on a healthy note. If you're thinking about setting a few health-related goals for you or your family in 2024, we have a few ideas that can serve as inspiration or encouragement. Check them out!