Riverside County Board of Supervisors recognize Black Infant Health program
August 30, 2022
NEWS RELEASE
Since its inception, Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Public Health’s Black Infant Health (BIH) program has promoted the health and well-being of Black families in Riverside County.
“The Black Infant Health program empowers pregnant and mothering African American women to lead healthier lifestyles and create positive, healthier connections to their heritage and community,” said Chuck Washington, Third District Supervisor. “We’re working to ensure that every baby born in Riverside County has a happy, healthy start that will lead to success throughout their life.”
BIH empowers expecting and postpartum Black mothers through a group-based approach that assists participants in making behavioral changes that lead to living healthier lifestyles, while also helping them to develop life skills, create positive connections, and incorporate effective stress-reduction practices.
“Healthy pregnancies, equitable access to healthcare services and the success of Black mothers and their babies are significant factors when addressing ways to improve health equity within the County,” said Kim Saruwatari, Director, RUHS Public Health.
Additionally, BIH, in partnership with the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) of Riverside and San Bernardino County, is set to host the Inland Empire Perinatal Equity Provider and Community Summit to advance health equity and quality of life for Black/African American families in the Inland Empire.
The FREE two-day event is open to the public and planned from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 16, 2022 and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at California Baptist University’s Innovator's Auditorium inside the Business Building, located at 8432 Magnolia Ave., in Riverside.
Providers and residents are invited to partake in family resources, special presentations, community building activities and cultural care discussions.
To register:
For PROVIDERS on Sept. 16: Inland Empire Perinatal Equity Summit @CBU
For RESIDENTS: on Sept. 17 Inland Empire Perinatal Equity Summit @CBU
