HRSA is proud to highlight the contributions of HRSA award recipients who create better health outcomes for Black women before, during, and after pregnancy.
Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17. This year, President Biden issued his third White House Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week. He declared this week as an urgent call for action.
Due to the alarming state of Black maternal health, he wants all Americans to know:
- That prejudices within our systems cause the problem
- How big the problem is
- Why we need to solve it quickly
He asks that everyone raise the voices and experiences of Black women, families, and communities.
Read the HHS press release: HHS Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week 2023.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of America's mothers, children, and families by applying to our Featured Funding Opportunities.
HRSA Black Maternal Health Week Photo Spotlight
Check out how a few of our grantees are working to advance Black maternal health across the country. Below are some of the incredible photos and captions submitted to our photo contest by HRSA-grantees.
Featured Photos
Community of Hope Community Health Center
Washington, DC
A new baby is a family affair! Community of Hope doulas, midwives, and perinatal care coordinators love to involve the entire family in caring for mom and baby.
Codman Square Health Center
Dorchester, MA
A certified nurse midwife delivers care to a pregnant patient. This photo highlights the value of routine, respectful care, including listening carefully to any concerns the patient may have.
Healthy Start San Diego
San Diego, CA
A midwife admires a Healthy Start baby at a home visit for Healthy Start San Diego.
We encourage you to check out additional featured photos from our grantees.
Doulas Make the Difference
The Healthy Start program invests in communities to help reduce racial and ethnic differences in rates of infant death and maternal health outcomes. Healthy Start projects tailor their services to their local needs. Watch these videos to see how doulas make the difference for moms.
Breanna shares her experience as a first-time mom.
Rebecca shares the value of her doula's postnatal visits.
Featured Doula Stories
Do You Want to Hold My Baby?
A story of how the strength of a mother and the support of a doula leads to transformation after the loss of a child.
This is Destiny
A story of how a doula helped a mom advocate for herself and build positive relationships with her health care team.
Featured Funding Opportunities
Previously Announced Funding Opportunities
Continue to explore additional HRSA open opportunities at HRSA.gov and find upcoming opportunities at Grants.gov.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.
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