Dismantle Racism and Address Unequal Treatment Working Group
Transforming the systems and policies that exacerbate health disparities for moms and babies.
To eliminate the widening health equity gap, we must acknowledge and dismantle structural racism, and address interpersonal racism, bias and stigma that directly and negatively affects the health of moms, babies and families.
This working group will take actions that include:
- Advocating for policies that will transform systems that contribute to creating health inequities
- Promoting processes that increase antiracist workplaces, organizations and leadership
- Identifying and developing best practices for data collection and program implementation
Working Group Co-Chairs
Jonathan Webb, MBA, MPH
Co-Chair for the Dismantle Racism and Address Unequal Treatment Working Group
Chief Executive Office, Association of Women’s Health and Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN)
Kaprice Welsh, CNM, MSN, MPH
Co-Chair for the Dismantle Racism and Address Unequal Treatment Working Group
Clinical Liaison, Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
Diana Ramos, MD, MPH, FACOG
Co-Chair for the Dismantle Racism and Address Unequal Treatment Working Group
National Board of Directors, Surgeon General of California, National Hispanic Medical Association
WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
This working group is comprised of over 100 individual and organizational partners, including:
News and Resources
On January 17, 2023, the Mom and Baby Action Network will participate in the National Day of Racial Healing by lifting up resources provided by one of its partners, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
A shared understanding of terms commonly utilized when discussing and engaging in racial equity work is essential to ensure continued progress in our collective journey. This glossary contains useful definitions and clear sources that users can pursue to deepen their own learning about key concepts and terms.
This national advocacy organization supports community-based health centers and the expansion of health care access for the medically underserved and uninsured. NACHC conducts research and analysis to inform public and private sectors in terms of cost and health care outcomes.
GET INVOLVED
Every family can have the best possible start. But today, too many moms and babies are dying or experiencing serious health complications related to childbirth—and far too many are moms and babies of color. Only by working together can we confront inequities and ensure the health and wellbeing of every family.
