Engaging Diverse Communities in Maternal Health Research

Maternal Health Innovation

Join Dr. Ramona Olvera from Ohio State University and Dr. Holly Horan from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as they dive into community-engaged research, focusing on the Latinx population. Discover the transformative power of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and learn from experts Vanessa Caldari, a midwife and founder of the Perinatal Holistic Health Center in Puerto Rico, Hannah Mesa, a project manager at the University of Michigan, and McClain Sampson, an associate professor at the University of Houston. This episode explores the importance of building trust, centering community voices, and addressing health disparities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org or MaternalHealthPodcast.org. Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.

Music provided by Graham Makes.

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