Maternal Health Did you know? 1 in 7 people suffer from pregnancy-related depression and anxiety making it the most common complication of pregnancy. Depression doesn't feel the same for everyone. Some people may experience a few symptoms and others may experience many. Parents Thrive is an accessible, culturally inclusive, user-friendly website that provides supportive information, relatable peer stories, and well-organized resources that address mental and emotional health needs across diverse perinatal journeys. To learn more, click here Inner City Health offers Prenatal and Postnatal Care. Find out more about their program here
Interested in supporting the community with Postpartum Support? Colorado has 28 Chapters that include local support groups, education, and events. See here If you are interested in Gender Inclusivity Language in regards to Maternal Health, check out this guide here
Family Planning and Expanded coverage for refuge and Immigrant persons
Family Planning relates to controlling pregnancy as well as access to clinical tools to assess reproductive health. Health First (Medicaid) expansion, expanded income eligibility, and new benefits for people without documentation are happening. The attached document provides some information. The linked video here at marker 105:30 seconds. You may need to enter passcode; “iw7O8QD=” also provides information. The bottom line; no matter who you are, you can get access to resources to control pregnancy.
Reach out!!!! – to a community Health Navigator, your clinic, HCPF (1-800-221-3943), DHS (melissa.guzaino@denvergov.org (Melissa Burton, she/her/ella) Immigration Policy Analyst), or DH Enrollment team. Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Education Did you know? One in three American adults has high blood pressure, which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In response, YMCA offers personalized support as participants develop the habits monitoring their blood pressure. The 4 month program works with participants to build skills and capacities that help them: to learn more about the program, click here Colorado Black Health Collaborative currently works with 12 Barbershops and Salons across Denver and Aurora to meet the community where they are to screen for blood pressure and glucose, and to provide additional education materials. CBHC/FLOW has created a free search platform for free/low cost preventative service providers. Preventative Dental Services
Did you know free dental sealant procedures and cleanings can be done in some School Based Health Clinics? Locations include Manual High, Evie Dennis, Place Bridge Academy and Florence Crittenton. More is attached . For more information or an appointment call 303-602-8964
COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids Find a vaccine appointment for a community member Did you know? Vaccines are the strongest layer of protection we can offer children against COVID-19. While fewer children get severely ill with COVID-19 than adults, they still can get sick with the virus and spread it to other people. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help your child stay healthy, keep them in school/daycare, and protect your family and community.
The COVID-19 vaccine is still free. You don’t need ID or insurance for you or your child to get vaccinated.
· The FDA has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old.
· Many vaccine providers are now taking appointments for this age group. Find a list of vaccine providers for young children, or use the map on our vaccine finder page to find a provider near you.
· All mobile vaccine clinics have vaccines for younger children. Find an appointment at a mobile clinic.
· If you need another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, ask about getting one at the time of your child’s vaccination. Many providers offer vaccines to parents/guardians along with pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.