Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference | National Black Nurses' Association

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time."Today we're talking to special guest, Dr. Kamila Barnes, DNP, FNP-C, about the National Black Nurses’ Association’s Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference on Friday February 23 to Saturday February 24, 2024. In this episode we discuss:The history of the National Black Nurses AssociationTheir Mission and vision The purpose of the upcoming Black Maternal Health Virtual ConferenceThe state of maternal health in Black and Brown communitiesHow nurses help to improve awareness, patient outcomes, and the patient experience when it comes to Black maternal healthWhat attendees can expect during the conferenceHow you can learn more about and get involved with the NBNAHow you can register for the conferenceConnect with Dr. Kamila Barnes, DNP, FNP-CInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/bha_llc/?hl=enLinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kamila-barnes-dnp-fnp-c-1111bb57/Resources mention in the show:-Register for the Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference: -Become a member of the National Black Nurses's Association: https://www.nbna.org/member-Join a local chapter of the NBNA (Chapter Directory): https://www.nbna.org/chapdirectStay in touch!Email: [email protected]  Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/Let’s Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-melanin-initiative-4012092b1/Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org