And these same stressors increase the rate of hypertensive disorders and cardiovascular conditions in pregnancy in Black women and are some of the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths, contributing to our disparities #maternalmortality

I’m honored to be a keynote speaker for the #PNQIN2023! I will be speaking about how PQC’s can elevate equity through their improvement work. #healthequity

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Thank you WWL-TV for highlighting the tragedy that is maternal mortality. The majority of deaths are occurring after birth and Black women are disproportionately impacted. We must address implicit bias and structural racism so that everyone has the same quality of care

No more lives lost. #maternalmortality #blackmamasmatter Opinion | Being Black and pregnant shouldn't be so deadly msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-… via @msnbc

No more lives lost

Please join me for the 2023 ESSENCE Festival at the ESSENCE Wellness House in New Orleans on Friday, June 30th. The Wellness House will provide free health screenings and even more! #welllness

Thank you Scripps News for continuing to highlight the issue of maternal mortality and allowing me to focus on the solutions. #maternalhealth #maternalmortality

It was awesome sharing the booth with Crystal Aguh MD and Nurse Alice in The Wellness House ESSENCE Festival 2023. Two phenomenal women! #wellness #BlackWomen #blackexcellence

A new JAMA study found that maternal deaths in the United States doubled from 1999-2019 - and racial and ethnic disparities worsened. Congress must pass the #Momnibus to end this crisis. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

Women do not have to die while bringing in life. We can do better! nytimes.com/2023/07/16/opi… #maternalmortality

Thank you American Psychiatric Association, ACOG Action, Robin Kelly and Rep. Lauren Underwood for allowing me to present my perspective on maternal mortality and the impact of maternal mental health. The solutions are at hand! #maternalhealth #maternalmentalhealth

The #Momnibus is the solution to our nation's maternal health crisis.

It was honor to join the roundtable on Saturday with Jennifer Avegno , Secretary Xavier Becerra, Baby2Baby, and NOLA moms to discuss how meeting patients where they are benefits moms and their families. #maternalhealth #resources #wecanmakeitbetter

Looking forward to being part of an amazing maternal health equity panel! #maternalhealth -#equity

I am looking forward to serving on this amazing National Academy of Medicine panel with Laurie Zephyrin, Jack Resneck MD , Alina Salganicoff, Neel Shah, MD and Melissa Simon . Nam.edu/AnnualMeeting2… #NAMMtg

The most powerful tool we have is our voice. I’m proud to use mine LA State Legislature to advocate for the mothers, babies and families in Louisiana #advocacy

I am always excited for any opportunity to talk about fibroids! #knowledgeispower

Yes.⁩ ⁦Veronica Gillispie-Bell⁩ Dr. Gillispie Bell is simply the best. “You look like someone who should have your own theme song when you enter the room.” “I do,” laughed Gillispie-Bell. “It’s ‘Formation’ by ⁦BEYONCÉ⁩ .” myneworleans.com/dr-gillispie-b…

We Must Build a More Diverse Medical Workforce To Address Our Physician Shortage | Opinion newsweek.com/we-must-build-…