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Sub-Committee on Health

Chair: Jewel Williams Johnson

Committee Members: TBD

Staff: Dayana Gómez

Meeting Schedules, Agendas and Minutes

11 20 birth equityYOU'RE INVITED: 4th Birth Equity & Respectful Care Town Hall

Every birth story deserves safety, dignity, and joy. Join us for an afternoon that moves beyond statistics to solutions:

Thursday, November 20 at 4:00 PM
Westchester County Center (198 Central Ave, White Plains)

WHAT TO EXPECT (and why it matters):
Progress you can see: Updates on County & State actions to close racial and socioeconomic gaps in maternal health.

  • Care that listens: Spotlight on TeamBirth at St. John’s Riverside Hospital—how shared decision-making at the bedside changes outcomes.
  • Best practices you can use: From prenatal supports to postpartum follow-up, what’s working here and nationwide.
  • Resources, all in one place: Connect with doulas, lactation and mental-health providers, WIC/CHW programs, home visiting, and more.
  • Community Q&A: A candid panel centering the voices and needs of birthing people and families.

This is for expectant/future parents, partners, grandparents, clinicians, providers, doulas, faith leaders—anyone who believes every mother and baby should be met with respect and evidence-based care.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/4thBirthEquityTownHall

Questions?: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 914.995.6297

Let’s turn intention into impact—together.  All are welcome!

#BirthEquity #RespectfulCare #EveryBirthMatters #DignityInCare #MaternalHealth #PerinatalHealth #MaternalJustice #EndMaternalMortality #CloseTheGap #PatientCentered #SharedDecisionMaking #ListenToMoms #PostpartumSupport #MentalHealthMatters #Doulas #Midwives #OBGYN #LactationSupport #Westchester #WhitePlainsNY #District8 #HudsonValley #TeamBirth #StJohnsRiverside #EquidadEnElParto #AtencionRespetuosa #CadaPartoImporta #JusticiaMaterna #CuidadoQueEscucha #AccesoLinguistico

RESOURCES

Exploring the Impact of Fluoride in Drinking Water (January 2025)
The PDF discusses the impact of fluoride in drinking water, exploring both its benefits and potential risks. It presents historical data on water fluoridation, public health perspectives, and emerging concerns about possible neurotoxic effects, particularly in children. The document also covers recent legal and political debates on fluoridation policies, including regulatory actions and opposition arguments.

Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory (October 2024)
The U.S. Surgeon General's 2021 advisory on protecting youth mental health addresses the rising mental health challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults. It offers actionable recommendations for individuals, families, educators, health care providers, technology companies, and government institutions to foster mental well-being and create supportive environments for young people.

Blueprint for Change: Strategies to Improve the Quality of Life for African Americans Living in Westchester County (July 2024) 
A blueprint provided by the African American Advisory Board, highlighting research-driven recommendations to address structural barriers in economic development, education, housing, and health services, aimed at improving the quality of life for people of African ancestry in Westchester County.