Spreading the Word About Heart Disease in Women
Zuleyma Santos was only 35 when she was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy. An implanted mechanical pump has given her a new lease on life while she awaits a heart transplant.
A Search for Answers
Stim-ulating: How a teen’s stomach pains led Children’s Hospital of Orange County doctors on a journey to find, and cure, what was ailing her.
Community Regional Saves Mom-to-Be with COVID-19
What initially seemed like normal flu symptoms for Gabby Manoz quickly turned into something much more serious.
Cuddle Cots Offer Gift of Time
When Ashley Agnitch’s daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, she had only a few precious hours to spend with her. In this video, see how Ashley used that experience and the gift of Cuddle Cots to allow hospitals to help comfort other families in the same situation.
The Gift of Time
From her grief after her daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, Ashley Agnitch found a way to help hospitals comfort other families in the same situation.
CDPH Launches New Infant Formula Web Page
The California Department of Public Health has developed an infant formula web page (also available in Spanish) to provide the latest information about the supply shortage and connect California families in need of formula to helpful resources.
HQI to Host Webinar on Substance Use Disorder and Perinatal Mental Health
As part of its Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Learning Community, the Hospital Quality Institute will host a complimentary webinar from noon to 1 p.m. (PT) on June 17 to discuss substance use disorders in the context of perinatal mental health and how perinatal providers and staff can help patients suffering from substance use disorders in the perinatal period.
Cherished Futures Aims to Upend Health Disparities for Black Moms, Babies
Five hospitals across Los Angeles County, along with the support of several health care partners, are working to change health outcomes for Black moms and babies.
Webinars to Focus on Birth Trauma and Racial Bias in Maternity Care
As part of its Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Learning Community, the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) will host a free webinar from noon to 1 p.m. (PT) on April 15 on childbirth-related post traumatic stress disorder.
Community Regional Saves Mom-to-Be with COVID-19
What initially seemed like normal flu symptoms for Gabby Manoz quickly turned into something much more serious.