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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 11h

We're so excited to support and attend Rep. Mayes' Maternal Health Fair tomorrow! Join us for a day focused on supporting healthy families — and be sure to stop by our table to say hello!

📍 East Liberty Family Health Care Center
🗓️ October 9 from 3-6pm

#MaternalHealth #CommunityCare #HealthFair

EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 2d

There is still time to RSVP for this week's EMBRACE Seminar on Thursday, October 9th from 1:00-2:30 PM: pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 It’s National Midwifery Week! 💜

This week is all about celebrating YOU — the midwives and advocates who deliver compassionate, expert, person-centered care every single day.
#MidwiferyWeek #MidwivesMatter #MidwifeLedCare

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 7d

We had an amazing time this week with our incredible resident artist, Alecia Dawn Young, creating beautiful belly casts! 🎨✨

It was a fun, hands-on experience celebrating the beauty of pregnancy and the power of art. Thank you to everyone who joined us—you made it unforgettable! 💛

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 8d

Our next EMBRACE Seminar is on Thursday, October 9th from 1-2:30 PM at the Wellness Pavilion at the Homewood CEC. Please join us for a special Data Storytelling Workshop featuring the EMBRACE Data Justice Working Group and our Community Health Advocates.

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 13d

New research highlights how Black participants who reported more frequent racial and gender discrimination retained more postpartum weight, underscoring how chronic discrimination may shape health.

➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526406/

#MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 15d

🗣️ How do pregnant patients who use substances feel about the way their clinicians communicate with them?

Dr. Mendez and her team asked, and their study looked at how patients' perceptions of negative versus positive clinician communication behaviors. 💬🤰💡

➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40927396/

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 21d

There is still time to register for In Full Bloom: A Belly Cast & Prenatal Yoga Gathering!

Join us on Monday, September 29th, for an evening of prenatal yoga and belly casting! Spaces are limited, so register now to save your spot!

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In Full Bloom: A Belly Cast & Prenatal Yoga Gathering

This is more than a workshop—it’s a celebration of you, your body, and your journey into parenthood.

www.eventbrite.com

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 23d

Stay in the Loop with EMBRACE! Don’t miss out on exciting updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved with our community

📬 Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know what’s happening!
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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 26d

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the screening of The Ebony Canal! Your presence made the evening truly magical. ✨

These snapshots capture just a glimpse of the energy, laughter, and love we shared!
#TheEbonyCanal #Gratitude

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 27d

Ready to celebrate your beautiful bump?

Join us on Monday, September 29th, for a special evening of prenatal yoga and belly casting! It’s the perfect way to relax and create a lasting keepsake of this incredible journey. Spaces are limited, so register now!

www.eventbrite.com/e/in-full-bl...

In Full Bloom: A Belly Cast & Prenatal Yoga Gathering

This is more than a workshop—it’s a celebration of you, your body, and your journey into parenthood.

www.eventbrite.com

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · 29d

A huge thank you to everyone who came out tonight for our screening of The Ebony Canal! ✨
Your energy, presence, and passion made it an unforgettable evening 💛 #TheEbonyCanal #CommunitySupport #Gratitude

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

There is still time to register for our belly casting and prenatal yoga workshop!

Come join us for an amazing evening on Monday, September 29th!

💟 www.eventbrite.com/e/in-full-bl...

In Full Bloom: A Belly Cast & Prenatal Yoga Gathering

This is more than a workshop—it’s a celebration of you, your body, and your journey into parenthood.

www.eventbrite.com

EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

As part of EMBRACE's Fall Seminar Series, we’re honored to host Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah for an impactful workshop, "The Shaping of My Identity."

🗓️ When: Next Thursday @ 1pm
📍 Where: Homewood CEC Wellness Center
🔗 Register now: live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/the-sh...

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Sep 2

🍂 Fall is here, and so is our latest newsletter!
Missed it last week? No stress — we’ve saved all the good stuff for you!

🔹 Upcoming events on maternal health
🔹 New career opportunities
🔹 EMBRACE team highlights

Catch up now and step into the season with us
👉 mailchi.mp/644446933782...

🍁 Fall Into Health: September News and Updates

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Rep. Joanna McClinton @repmcclinton.com · Sep 1

✅ 5 Day Work Weeks
✅ 8 Hour Days
✅ PTO
And so much more thanks to organized labor!

This #LaborDay & everyday the @pahousedems.com stand with all the workers who fought hard to secure the rights and protections we consider fundamental. We celebrate you & will ALWAYS fight for better jobs!

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

Missed our latest news, updates, or highlights? We've got you covered — check out everything you need to know in our September newsletter 👇
mailchi.mp/644446933782...

🍁 Fall Into Health: September News and Updates

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are incredibly excited to see everyone today at our Co-working and Conversation event!

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Co-working and Conversation with EMBRACE and CONVERGE - EMBRACE

Join EMBRACE and CONVERGE for dedicated time for researchers, community members, and advocates focused on sexual and reproductive health in Allegheny County to socialize and co-work. We will meet at [...

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌟 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT! 🌟

Our center just published a protocol paper describing how our team seeks to advance Black maternal health in Allegheny County through research, community, and capacity building.

➡️ obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 25

This Black Breastfeeding Week, we pause to acknowledge and learn about the strength, resilience, and traditions within Black communities that continue to shape and support infant feeding journeys. 🖤

#BBW25 #BootsOnTheGround #blackbreastfeedingweek

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Looking for local events in PGH or virtual happenings in Maternal & Child Health? 🗓️ Check out the EMBRACE Community Calendar – your go-to hub for workshops, meetups, resources, and more!

👉 embrace.pitt.edu/reproductive...

#MaternalHealth #ChildHealth #PGHEvents #CommunitySupport #EMBRACECalendar

Community Calendar - EMBRACE

Looking for more trainings? Check out University of Pittsburgh’s Health Sciences Library System and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 18

Today we want to highlight the amazing work of Alecia Dawn Young, our Artist in Residence here at EMBRACE!
embrace.pitt.edu/artist-in-re...

#ArtistInResidence #CeramicArt #BlackArtists #CreativeWellness #CommunityCare

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APHA @apha.org · Aug 14

"We denounce acts of harassment, terror and violence against the public health workforce."

Public health workers must be protected from harassment and violence, APHA and public health partners say in new joint message of solidarity for CDC workers: www.apha.org/news-and-med...

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 13

In just 2 weeks, members of EMBRACE and CONVERGE are coming together — and you're invited!

📅 August 27 from 3-7
📍 Bakery Square

Let’s build community and spark change—together.
live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/event/co-wor...

Co-working and Conversation with EMBRACE and CONVERGE - EMBRACE

Join EMBRACE and CONVERGE for dedicated time for researchers, community members, and advocates focused on sexual and reproductive health in Allegheny County to socialize and co-work. We will meet at [...

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EMBRACE Center of Excellence @embracecenter.bsky.social · Aug 11

Curious about how doula care is being implemented and making a difference? Don’t miss this Virtual Journal Club with Drs. Quinn and Jarlenski as they dive into the latest research and real-world applications.

#DoulaCare #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth
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