Postpartum Matters: Centering Black Maternal Health and Wellness

On April 15, 2025, the Health and Human Services Facet of Tulsa (OK) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, partnered with Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative (OKBEI) for another impactful Black Maternal Health Week event. This marks our second year collaborating to raise awareness during the nationally recognized week (April 11–17). This year, we focused on educating both healthcare providers and the community about postpartum wellness and the often-overlooked warning signs during this critical period.

Dr. Nicole Washington delivered an inspiring keynote at our Lunch and Learn, sharing her personal postpartum journey and calling for systemic change to better support mothers. Dr. Syeachia Dennis contributed her expertise during a panel discussion on how health professionals can effectively care for women during the first year after childbirth. This impactful event took place at OSU-Tulsa.

In collaboration with OKBEI, we finished the day with our Postpartum Matters Wellness event at Lacy Park. Thanks to a generous grant from the Morningcrest Foundation, families in attendance received postpartum kits containing health education materials, a blood pressure cuff, a coloring book with pencils, and more.

We are proud to continue this vital work and look forward to spreading education throughout our communities at future events in partnership with healthcare providers.