Knowing where to turn when experiencing apathy from medical systems is essential; having an advocate is critical to navigating what some Blacks feel are uncomfortable and unfriendly environments. In addition to Cocolife.black’s Mombassador Movement, partnerships across sectors are growing. Among them are The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, Independence Blue Cross, the US Department of Health and Human Services, Duke University, the March of Dimes Maternity Care Coalition, HCSC-TX, physicians, and birth worker organizations nationwide. Cocolife.black also has a doula certification program and is exploring safe spaces for moms who are victims of domestic violence. “Ours is a community-empowered model of care; we build awareness of our affiliated partners to ensure those needing our services have options,” Alexia offers.
The organization’s commitment to building diverse partner networks to support its Mombassador program is not without notice. “State and federal legislators are seeking our insights on improving outcomes in Black Maternal Health. The MOMNIBUS legislation is crucial to our work,” Alexia adds. Also, Cocolife.black was a finalist for Philadelphia’s Health Hero Challenge, an award recognizing inspirational heroes in all aspects of healthcare. To learn more, visit https://www.cocolife.black, or call 724-777-3960. To make a tax-deductible contribution, email [email protected].
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