Category Archives: maternal deaths

7 Disruptive Ways to Celebrate Mothers’ Day

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Laura Newman

It’s about time that we looked at Mothers Day expansively and rocked the boat. Lots of positive vibes could be set in motion. Some of my thoughts: 1.     Press for action and donate to organizations devoted to preventing unnecessary maternal … Continue reading →

Posted in maternal deaths | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on 7 Disruptive Ways to Celebrate Mothers’ Day

End-of-Year Donations Help World’s Poor Get Basic Health

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Laura Newman

Patient POV tends to take up issues concerning American healthcare policy and patients in the United States. But we’ve just had a national election and the American public clearly rejected steps backward in healthcare. Considering that this is the holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in disparities, global health, maternal deaths, nonprofits | Tagged , , | Comments Off on End-of-Year Donations Help World’s Poor Get Basic Health

On Mother’s Day, Invest in Maternal Health

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Laura Newman

Mother’s Day is usually a time for celebration in the United States, but celebrating it in a culture that devalues women, women’s health, and sets back the clock on Roe v. Wade are reasons to take stock, take a stand– … Continue reading →

Posted in maternal deaths, Roe, women's health | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment