National Indian Health Board
Hearing Native Mothers: A Tribal Discussion Session on a Campaign to Support Healthy American Indian and Alaska Native Pregnancies and Maternal Health

What: Discussion session to hear Tribal input on maternal health campaign

When: Thursday, January 27, 2022

Time: 1:00-2:30 PM ET

Who should attend? This session is for Tribal health directors, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal leaders, and community members who are interested in providing input on a proposed campaign to support healthy pregnancies and postpartum health for AI/AN people.

Register – After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

Mothers are cherished, sacred members of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, and hold distinct roles of nourishing, teaching, and leading their families. For many, pregnancy can be an exciting, joyous time. However, while rare, too many mothers die each year from complications related to pregnancy, and AI/AN people are disproportionately affected.

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better understand and amplify the ways in which AI/AN mothers, partners, caregivers, and community members can best keep mothers and babies healthy and safe during pregnancy and beyond. It is essential to work together to protect native families and communities.

Join NIHB and the CDC for a special discussion session on a new campaign segment aimed to support AI/AN healthy pregnancies and postpartum health, based on the existing Hear Her campaign. During the session, CDC speakers will provide a brief overview of the campaign. Time will then be allotted for Tribal participants to provide input on the proposed campaign themes and materials, and best strategies for reaching Tribal communities.

For questions please contact Mattie Curry, Public Health Project Coordinator at mcurry@nihb.org or 202-507-4087.