A major change is on the table, and it could have serious implications for newborn health.

A federal vaccine advisory committee, now composed entirely of members appointed by Health Secretary has voted to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Instead, they recommend the birth dose only for infants whose mothers test positive for hepatitis B.

For decades, the hepatitis B birth dose has been a public health success, preventing thousands of infections. Hepatitis B can become a chronic and dangerous illness, and infants are far more likely than adults to develop long-term complications like liver failure, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

The CDC’s acting director will decide whether to adopt this recommendation. Until then, we encourage families to stay informed, talk to trusted medical providers, and make decisions grounded in science and safety. 💜

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We love better. We think clearly. We move with intention instead of survival.

But too often, we push through the exhaustion like it’s a badge of honor. We carry the world, everybody’s needs, every emergency… and forget that we can’t pour from a cup that’s been empty for weeks.

So tonight, choose you.
Close your laptop. Put your phone down. Release the guilt.
And rest.

You deserve to wake up feeling like yourself again. 💜

Quote by @blackwomenhealingretreats

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Sis, grab your pajamas and your daughters, nieces, or your girls and join us for a cozy night in Hosted by @codieco and special guest @dreverywoman !

The Cozy Connect: Periods, Power & Pajamas is happening Saturday, December 6th from 6pm EST| 3pm PST, and we’re bringing you an intimate at-home screening of Me Period + a real sisterhood chat.

Let’s talk about the conversations that shaped us and the ones we wish we had.
Because early period education builds stronger, healthier habits for life.

We’ll dig into:
🩸 Understanding menstruation & puberty
🗣️ How to talk to young people about their periods
🚫 Mythbusting all the misinformation we grew up hearing
💖 Building body confidence across generations

Come comfy, come curious, come ready to connect. This is how we break cycles and build power together.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/meperiodscreening ( link in our bio)
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That’s not a small number; that’s nearly half of us.

In our new Lived Experiences of Black Women During the Menopausal Transition survey, women shared story after story of being dismissed, ignored, minimized, or told their symptoms “weren’t serious.”

Many said their providers didn’t listen.
Didn’t believe their pain.
Didn’t offer clear information or real options.
And didn’t understand how menopause shows up in Black women’s bodies.

This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a reality shaping our health, our quality of life, and our trust in the systems meant to care for us.

At BWHI, we’re committed to centering Black women’s voices, elevating their stories, and making sure these experiences are seen, heard, and taken seriously.

Menopause deserves attention.
Black women deserve respect.
Our symptoms deserve answers, not dismissal.

💜 Read more about Black women’s lived experiences in menopause: powerinthepause.bwhi.org
(link in our bio)
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TODAY: Every dollar you give gets matched. Here's what that doubled money does.

Your $50 → becomes $100
Your $100 → becomes $200
Your $250 → becomes $500

When your gift is doubled, it powers:
→ Maternal health programs that keep Black mothers alive through pregnancy and postpartum
→ HBCU leadership training through My Sister's Keeper—equipping students to become the next generation of policy advocates
→ Contraceptive access expansion so women can make their own reproductive choices without barriers
→ Menopause research and care that addresses the 9+ years Black women suffer while being dismissed by providers

This matching opportunity ends. After that, your gift still matters, but it won't be doubled.

Black women have been fighting all year for autonomy, dignity, and systems that work. Will you double your impact for them today?

👉🏾 Donate now, link in our bio
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Sis, grab your pajamas and your daughters, nieces, or your girls and join us for a cozy night in!

The Cozy Connect: Periods, Power & Pajamas is happening Saturday, December 6th from 6pm EST| 3pm PST, and we’re bringing you an intimate at-home screening of Me Period + a real sisterhood chat. Hosted by @codieco and special guest @dreverywoman !

Let’s talk about the conversations that shaped us and the ones we wish we had. Because early period education builds stronger, healthier habits for life.

We’ll dig into:
🩸 Understanding menstruation & puberty
🗣️ How to talk to young people about their periods
🚫 Mythbusting all the misinformation we grew up hearing
💖 Building body confidence across generations

Come comfy, come curious, come ready to connect. This is how we break cycles and build power together.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/meperiodscreening ( link in our bio)
#MePeriod #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative ...

Black women deserve better care.
Better treatment.
Better outcomes.
Better systems that see us, hear us, and protect us.

At BWHI, we fight every day to close the gaps and build the kind of health care Black women truly deserve.

Your Giving Tuesday gift helps make that happen.
It supports education, advocacy, wellness programs, and the resources Black women need to live long, healthy, joy-filled lives.

If you believe Black women deserve better, give today. 💜

🔗 in our Bio

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Shorter days. Less sunlight. More exhaustion. Sis, your body is responding to the season, not failing it.

And if you’re feeling the shift, the sadness, the fog, the heaviness, you are not alone. So many of us are moving through this same season, trying to find our footing too. Rest is not weakness, it’s wisdom. It’s survival. It’s care. 💜

#SeasonalDepression #BlackWomensHealth #GiveYourselfGrace #MentalHealthMatters #BWHI ...

So many of us feel this.

Nobody prepared us for the brain fog, the night sweats, the anxiety, the rage, the exhaustion, the shifts in our bodies that made us feel like strangers to ourselves.

Perimenopause shouldn’t be a mystery we’re left to solve alone, especially when Black women experience it earlier, more intensely, and with less support.

We are demanding better care, better information, and providers who listen and believe us, starting with the largest cross-sectional online survey of Black women’s experiences with menopause.

These findings highlight an urgent need for culturally competent care, patient education, and provider training that reflect the unique experiences of Black women in midlife.

🔗 Read more from the preliminary survey : powerinthepause.bwhi.org
(Link in our Bio)

#HealthEquity #MenopauseAwareness #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative ...

Wishing our BWHI family peace, rest, and nourishment this Thanksgiving. 💜

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We talk about everything else, is health in the convo at your family functions? 👀 ...

We are so proud to welcome the new MSK initiates at Howard University! 💙🩷🩵 @msk_hu @Nationalmsk

On Sunday, November 16, the Howard University Chapter of My Sister’s Keeper hosted its first-ever induction ceremony, a historic moment built on years of intentional sisterhood, healing, and the kind of love that strengthens communities.

We cannot wait to see this class step into their power, lead with compassion, and carry the spirit of advocacy everywhere they go. 🫶🏾

My Sister’s Keeper is a signature program of the Black Women’s Health Imperative designed to empower Black women ages 18–30 to become powerful advocates for themselves and their communities through:

🩷 Reproductive rights & reproductive justice education
💙 Authentic storytelling
🩵 Policy, advocacy & mobilization training
🩷 Emotional wellness & self-care practices
💙Anti-racism and anti-sexism strategies

Here’s to the next generation of leaders. We see you. We celebrate you. And we’re cheering you on every step of the way.

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We are troubled that the EPA has approved two new pesticides that contain PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down easily. They build up in our soil, our water, our bodies. These pesticides may be used on crops like romaine lettuce, broccoli, and potatoes.

And while even scientists admit we don’t fully know the long-term impacts, we do know this: PFAS have been linked to serious health conditions like cancers, birth defects, immune issues, and long-term health problems.

It’s important for our communities to have clear information and practical options. Here are safer steps we can take:

✅ Wash produce thoroughly. Use a soft brush to scrub the outside skin of items like apples, carrots, and potatoes. Soak vegetables in a baking soda + water solution for 10–15 minutes. Research shows it’s more effective than water alone.

✅ Shop local when possible. Small local farmers and community gardens often use fewer pesticides. Talk to the farmers and gardeners about their farming/gardening practices.

✅ Grow small herbs or vegetables at home (windowsill pots, porch buckets). Even small amounts reduce reliance on outside sources.

You don’t have to overhaul your entire diet. Small, consistent steps still protect your health.
Our communities deserve clear, accessible information and real options for healthy living.

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