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Cultural Beliefs & Birthing
Cultural Beliefs & Birthing The Sacred Path Begins We invite you to watch this heartfelt video to learn more about the sacred journey of babies from the Creator’s Land to earth side. Discover the beautiful traditions, teachings, and ceremonies that honor new life and reflect the deep spiritual connections in Native culture. Welcoming Babies with…
Read MoreIndigenous Doulas
Indigenous Doulas The Heart of Birth Watch the video to hear from community doulas and learn how these caring birth supporters are honoring Native traditions, creating safe spaces, and helping families welcome new life with love and strength. Honoring Tradition, Empowering FamiliesA doula is a trusted helper who provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support during…
Read MoreFamilies First Asks Bemidji Residents About Maternal Healthcare Experiences
Maternal Healthcare Experiences View Video on LPTV Families First Asks Bemidji Residents About Maternal Healthcare ExperiencesIn this video, a group of organizations are hosting a picnic in Conifer Estates to collect surveys about women’s birthing experiences and how well their cultural birthing requests were met. The Family Spirit program also has funding to help up…
Read MorePregnant in a Rural Town of 400
Pregnant in a Rural Town of 400 How this mom is getting vital medical care miles away from her doctorAshley Jacobson has a high risk pregnancy and lives nearly 2 hours from her OB/GYN. Some women in rural Minnesota choose to forgo their doctors appointments entirely because of the distance. CNN’s Omar Jimenez travels to…
Read MoreBeltrami County Public Health Doubles Perinatal Home Visits
Beltrami County Public Health Doubles Perinatal Home Visits Left to right: Amy Bowles, Karla Eischens, Kari Josefson, US Senator Tina Smith, Dr. Nynas, Susan Ninham, Lisa Johnson Bemidji, MN – On August 17th, 2023 Beltrami County Health and Human Services participated in a roundtable discussion at Sanford Health with US Senator Tina Smith. The roundtable…
Read MoreSen. Tina Smith discusses maternal health outcomes in Bemidji
Sen. Tina Smith discusses maternal health outcomes in Bemidji By Nicole Ronchetti U.S. Sen. Tina Smith spent time during her visit to Bemidji at Sanford Health to discuss how maternal outcomes can be improved for rural and Indigenous communities. BEMIDJI — During a visit to Bemidji on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith spent time at…
Read MoreBlack, Rural Southern Women at Gravest Risk From Pregnancy Miss Out on Maternal Health Aid
Black, Rural Southern Women at Gravest Risk From Pregnancy Miss Out on Maternal Health Aid By Sarah Jane Tribble As maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who are at the highest risk of complications and death related to pregnancy. The grant-funded…
Read MoreGrantee Spotlight – MN RMOMS
Grantee Spotlight – MN RMOMS by CHSD Editor at Grantee Spotlight Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies: MN RMOMSThe Georgia Health Policy Center recently spoke to Lisa Johnson, director of women’s and children’s services, and Johnna Nynas, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecology physician, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, about how the RMOMS grant is transforming care. View…
Read MoreSanford Health Blue Chair Series – Dr. Johnna Nynas
Dr. Johnna Nynas, OBGYN in Bemidji | Blue Chair Series This information is courtesy of
Read MoreBemidji Area Health Care Providers Partner with Grant Money to Improve Rural Maternity Health
Bemidji Area Health Care Providers Partner with Grant Money to Improve Rural Maternity Health Health providers Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota, Cass Lake IHS, Red Lake IHS, Beltrami County Health and Human Services, PrimeWest Health, and others received a $3.6 million grant for work on “Families First: Rural Maternity Health Collaborative.” According to a release…
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