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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Senator Samra Brouk supports families with 4th Annual Community Baby Shower
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Senator Samra Brouk hosted her fourth annual Community Baby Shower on Sunday, a continuous effort to support new mothers and families with essential supplies. Resources from various community organizations and vendors around the Greater Rochester Area also collaborated for the event hosted at the Thomas P. Ryan R-Center. Organizations in attendance included Healthy Moms, Healthy Baby Network, Community Health Workers Association of Rochester, La Leche League, ABC Head Start, Action for a Better Community, Foodlink, and others. Additionally, medical providers such as Anthony Jordan Health Center Coalition, Common Ground Health, Finger Lakes Children's Environmental Health Center, and Place of Wisdom Maternal and Family Wellness Services were in attendance. Honor Flight Rochester begins 2025 flights with Mission 88 A panel discussion was held by professionals who work with birthing individuals, where they shared the benefits and importance of doula care. Diapers, wipes, baby clothes, and formula were available for participants to take home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Black Maternal Health Walk-a-thon returns to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — News 8 invited members of the Healthy Baby Network to the News 8 at Sunrise studio to preview the 2nd annual Black Maternal Health Walk-a-thon. Organizers share with News 8's Mikhaela Singleton the importance of raising awareness for Black maternal health and the ongoing racial disparities in healthcare. According to the Healthy Baby Network, the maternal mortality rate in the Finger Lakes region is 60 percent higher than the New York State average and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their Caucasian counterparts. The upcoming walk-a-thon will serve as an opportunity to bring Rochester area residents closer to equitable and accessible healthcare. Vendors offering information and services will include Monroe County Health Services, Eastman Dental, Common Ground Health, Foodlink, and many more. The event will be April 12 at Marketplace Mall at 9:30 am. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
