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BIRD FLU
Avian Influenza type A (H5N1) is a virus commonly known as “Bird flu” that causes disease in birds and poultry. H5N1 is not a new virus,...

Jan 152 min read
NOROVIRUS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Photo credit: California Department of Public Health Norovirus is a very contagious virus that spreads quickly. You can get it from...

Jan 21 min read
CONSTIPATION DURING PREGNANCY
Constipation is a common discomfort in pregnancy. Constipation may be caused by hormonal changes, pressure from the baby on the bowel,...

Jan 21 min read
MANAGING COLD AND FLU DURING PREGNANCY
What to do when you get sick? Did you know many symptoms are part of the natural healing process? When your body has an infection or...

Oct 17, 20243 min read
FALL 2024 VACCINE GUIDE
Navigating the different vaccination options available for the sick season can be overwhelming. Our vaccination guide helps you...

Sep 24, 20244 min read
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS
What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells are...

Sep 13, 20242 min read
LISTERIA: WHAT TO KNOW
What is Listeria? Listeria , also known as listeriosis, is a food-borne disease caused by the bacterium L. monocytogenes. It can make you...

Jul 25, 20243 min read
INTERNATIONAL GROUP B STREP MONTH
July is dedicated to raising awareness about preventing group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy and early infancy. Group B...

Jul 18, 202414 min read
HEALTH & DEMOCRACY INDEX
(Photo credit: TIME ) Check out our guide to registering to vote here Source: Healthy Democracy Healthy People When communities vote...

Jul 15, 20241 min read
BREASTFEEDING BASICS
Find all of our breastfeeding resources here: blackwpc.org/breastfeeding BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING Breastfeeding makes your baby stronger...

Jun 25, 20245 min read
HIV AWARENESS AND PREVENTION - GET TESTED!
(photo credit: CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign) WHAT IS HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the cells...


Jun 13, 20241 min read
YOUR BABY IS GROWING!
Your baby is growing! Learn more about the exciting milestones of your baby's growth and development from weeks 1 to 40.


May 17, 20242 min read
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: UNDERSTANDING ACES AND LIVE BEYOND CAMPAIGN
The month of May is a national month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health. Mental health is shaped by many things,...

Apr 25, 20241 min read
QUICK GUIDE ON CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY
Even if you are just driving around the corner, down the street, getting a ride from a friend, or in a Lyft or Uber, car seat safety is a...

Mar 6, 20242 min read
CALIFORNIA AB2110 MEDI-CAL: ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES TRAUMA SCREENINGS: PROVIDERS
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOAQUIN ARAMBULA, M.D. 31ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT AB 2110: ACEs Screenings by Community Health Workers and Doulas BLACK...


Sep 6, 20231 min read
COVID-19 - MANAGING SYMPTOMS & PRECAUTIONS
Our immunity against COVID-19 has grown due to vaccination , earlier infection, or both. COVID-19 still spreads easily, and some people...

Aug 18, 20221 min read
BLACK MOBILE UNIT
The BLACK Mobile Health Unit is a community health and training vehicle designed to serve Black birthing persons, babies, and doulas. The...

Apr 30, 20221 min read
COVID COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORTED BY PHI - TTH
While Black individuals are overrepresented in severe COVID-19 cases and deaths, in Fresno the Black population vaccination rate is the...

Apr 29, 20221 min read
COVID COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUPPORTED BY WEVAX+
Grant Period: July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 “Ready for Baby” is our education campaign with a significant focus on COVID-19...

Apr 29, 20221 min read
"READY FOR BABY"- COVID-19 EDUCATION CAMPAIGN RESULTS January 24, 2022 – April 30, 2022
“Ready for Baby” is our comprehensive educational and exploratory campaign with a COVID-19 education pillar. The primary audience for...
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