by Comms & Outreach | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doulas and birth centers are considered part of the solution to Missouri’s ‘unacceptable’ maternal mortality crisis. But current law makes it difficult to help mothers most in need. Click here to read...
by Comms & Outreach | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rosie Warren is an advocate, grower, and herbalist with years of experience who oversees the Uzazi Village Peace Garden. She creates medicinal herbal products from the things she grows. Her love of holistic herbal remedies was sparked by successes healing herself and...
by Comms & Outreach | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Black people who give birth in the United States have a maternal mortality rate that is 2.6 times higher than white and Hispanic people. Black infants are twice as likely to die. And babies who survive are about 50% more likely to be born dangerously early. Read more...
by Comms & Outreach | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
How one U.S. city is looking at using reparations to redress structural racism and boost community health outcomes. Read more...
by Comms & Outreach | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
The KCMO Doula Initiative will provide direct doula service to Kansas City residents allowing them to choose from the network of doulas available through Uzazi Village. These trained professionals will offer emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant...
