FLOURISH: Findings from 2021 Learning Memo by https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke Community reflections on where more work is needed en-us 2022-01-05 19:09:11 UTC 2025-12-20 20:08:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Leverage the power of social media learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191971 To lift up community voice, more widely share stories, build awareness about infant mortality, and provide information about resources available to families.]]> 2022-01-05 19:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191971 Build off the strength of the storytelling approach. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191973 Continue to offer trainings and further cultivate a culture of storytelling as a way to increase awareness and engagement.]]> 2022-01-05 19:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191973 Keep educating the community about relevant policies in the works. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191974 Helping to keep the community apprised of not just when to vote, but what is coming up on the ballot, what issues are a stake, who their representatives are, and how they can rally support.]]> 2022-01-05 19:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191974 Consider ways to build the pipeline to policymaker. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191977 FLOURISH's successful community engagement model could help nurture future policymakers, ensuring that those enacting policies are representative of the community. ]]> 2022-01-05 19:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977191977 Goal 1: Policymakers and systems leaders actively listen to and incorporate community voice. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977195402 What MORE is needed to achieve this goal?]]> 2022-01-05 19:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977195402 Goal 2: Black providers are elevated as experts. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977195620 What MORE is needed to achieve this goal?]]> 2022-01-05 19:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977195620 Advocate to address health system hurdles that limit access to doulas and midwives. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977196055 Certification requirements and lack of coverage by health plans or low reimbursement stand in the way of birthing people have access to doulas and midwives. ]]> 2022-01-05 19:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977196055 Address barriers to doula care that have been exacerbated in the wake of COVID-19 learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977418877 With COVID restrictions in place, doulas are being prevented from being in the delivery room. Further progress is needed for doulas to be fully embraced as part of medical care teams. ]]> 2022-01-05 21:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977418877 Support and expand the workforce of Black providers. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977423443 Strengthen the workforce pipeline of Black providers in medicine, nursing, social work and related fields. 

In the near-term, promote awareness of the Black providers and resources that are available in the community.]]> 2022-01-05 21:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977423443 Increase provider community awareness and commitment to addressing racial equity. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977425876 Increasing understanding of implicit bias and systemic racism among all providers who serve pregnant and parenting people is critical for providing high-quality care and promoting racial health equity. ]]> 2022-01-05 21:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977425876 Goal 3: Entities that work on reducing infant mortality are coordinated and aligned. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977427802 What MORE is needed to achieve this goal?]]> 2022-01-05 21:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977427802 Additional opportunities for organizations to convene. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977439690 While many connections have been formed, further opportunities are needed for partners to build greater connection, collaboration, and momentum.]]> 2022-01-05 21:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977439690 Critically examine and address the role of funding mechanisms in perpetuating siloes. learningforaction https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977445039 Competition and duplication of efforts, often driven by how the work gets funded, pose barriers to regional collaboration and alignment. ]]> 2022-01-05 21:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learningforaction/y5cagyai1enfkrke/wish/1977445039