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New: HC One Issue Brief: Creating Policy for Equitable Doula Access
We are thrilled to announce the release of the HealthConnect One (HC One) Issue Brief: Creating Policy for Equitable Doula Access. It’s very exciting that communities and states across the country are looking at doula access. We think it’s really important that we talk about what is a doula and what’s a community-based doula
October 24, 2019 -
Job Opportunity: Deputy Director of External Affairs
The Deputy Director External Affairs, is a new position for HC One, will lead communications and marketing efforts as well as participate in external relationship building and fund development. This position will lead the efforts to develop and integrate sophisticated communications, storytelling, marketing to build on existing organizational assets. Learn more and apply today!
September 23, 2019 -
Building for Birth Equity: Lessons from the Field
HealthConnect One (HC One) launched the Birth Equity Leadership Academy (BELA) in the spring of 2017, to develop effective and authentic leadership on maternal and child health within communities that are often marginalized, and to amplify the voices of these leaders through a coordinated national network. BELA is the first national network focused on birth
August 12, 2019 -
Note of Condolences To Families Impacted by Violence This Past Weekend
HealthConnect One sends its deepest condolences to all of the families and communities impacted by this past weekend’s violent attacks. On Saturday, August 3rd, a young mom was with her two-month old baby buying back-to-school supplies for her children at a Walmart in El Paso, TX. In a targeted attack, a gunman entered and killed
August 5, 2019
Why Support HealthConnect One?
HealthConnect One is the only organization with a community-based doula program model that is replicated across the nation. To date, more than 6,000 low-income families have benefitted from services provided by community-based doulas, through replication programs nationwide.
For 30 years, HealthConnect One has focused on collaborative work with grassroots maternal and child health and social service providers. Here are some of the community-based programs we have partnered with, mentored, consulted with and learned from along the way.
“We here at BMBFA would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a truly fabulous, informative, perception changing three days. Thank you for your willingness to share such wonderful energy and expertise on both a professional and personal level.”
Ebony Thomas
“I think every mother — regardless of socioeconomic or ethnic background or language — should know she has not only options but the opportunity of a positive life change as she begins her journey as a mother.”
Eusebia Qureshi
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