Next Steps

"Legislators will vote because of good arguments, but the real difference is your ability to organize and mobilize a district-based grassroots effort."

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Groundwater Analysis Training - January 29-30, 2021

This two-day workshop utilizes the Joyce James Groundwater Model as a basis for analyzing and understanding racial inequities and the role that communities of faith can play in dismantling systems of oppression. Participants will leave this training with a deeper understanding of how racial inequities intersect across systems and result in disproportionately poor outcomes in poor communities and communities of color. Participants will also understand how to educate and advocate for policies that dismantle structural racism and improve racial equity in health outcomes. 

Texas Impact United Methodist Women Legislative Event - January 24-25, 2021

Texas Impact’s annual legislative event has gone virtual! Join them for BREATHE, an in-depth look at the advocacy priorities for United Methodist Women and ways you can get involved during what is promised to be a VERY unique legislative session.

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Upcoming report from the Texas MMMRC

The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (part of the Texas Department of Health Services) is due to release their Biennial Report in December. This will have the latest maternal health statistics for our state as well as reports on how many of the pilot programs from the last legislative session have faired since 2019. Make sure you’re subscribed to our email list to catch updates about the meeting and receive additional information about maternal health in Texas.

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During the summit, the panelists mentioned the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 that was introduced in Congress earlier this year. The original cosponsors of the legislation were Congresswomen Alma Adams and Lauren Underwood and Senator and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris. We encourage you to read up on and take action in support of this comprehensive set of legislation. We also urge you to reach out to your state elected officials to encourage their support of similar legislation at a state level.

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When you know better, you do better! The best way to continue your knowledge and advocacy for maternal health is through consistently having it on your mind and in your conversations, especially online! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite people and organizations to follow for information on maternal health so go ahead and add us to your social media feed.