Black Maternal Health Week #4 is Here & We’re Devoted to Improving Moms’ Well-being
Introducing Black Maternal Health Week This week, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance is celebrating its fourth-ever Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). The observance even received a presidential proclamation on Tuesday for the first time in history. Maternal depression is a major fo
Fatherhood & Mental Health When the World Falls Apart- 3 Considerations from a Dad
Before I became a father, I was very unaware of my own mental health. Today, on the eve of World Mental Health Day, I’m reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped my identity and improved my awareness. In fact, my self-designation as “dad” has propelled me to where I am now,
Reducing ACEs through Powerful Innovations & Partnerships- 07/2020 Position Paper
07/2020 Reducing ACEs Position Paper Summary: This Position Paper offers a brief glimpse of OhioGuidestone’s commitment to addressing ACEs through innovation and community partnerships. Namely, OhioGuidestone’s partnership with local primary care clinics to screen and
Childhood Lead Poisoning: Defying Long-Term Consequences with Behavioral Health Referrals- 06/2020 Position Paper
Childhood Lead Poisoning Position Paper Summary: Childhood lead poisoning has remained a longstanding issue in specific Ohio neighborhoods for decades. This problem predominantly affects socially designated “at-risk” groups such as African-American children, kids from
We can Impact Ohio’s Health Value & Why It’s Important – 06/2020 Position Paper
OhioGuidestone’s Impact on Ohio’s Health Value Position Paper Summary Recently, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO), released its 2019 Health Value Dashboard, which placed Ohio at 46th out of 51 in health value among U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Oh
PLAY Project: Impressive Tool for ASD Services- 04/2020 Position Paper
PLAY Project Position Paper Summary: In this Position Paper, we explore expanding insurance coverage of the PLAY Project to support developmental and relationship-based treatment of young Ohioans living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This paper examines how we provide servi
Heart Health and Stress: 1 Persisting Issue We Must Address
Heart Health Month If you’re anything like us — health nerds, that is — you know that it’s American Heart Month. During February, organizations across the U.S. promote heart health. So you’ve probably read something recently about the connection between heart he
5 Ways Home Visiting Programs Promote Community Health & Growth
Home Visiting Support Across Unique Household Experiences Anyone who has done home visiting with families has sat in homes not so different from our own. Maybe you have sat on couches next to piles of laundry unwashed or unfolded, a sight very familiar within your own home. Maybe
Breaking News: Joyful Together ECE Named ‘Frontier of Innovation’ by Harvard University
Joyful Together ECE, Our First Frontier of Innovation: Our Joyful Together ECE (Early Care & Education) pilot study recently was selected as a “Frontier of Innovation” by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. This recognition is a testament to
The Lifelong Effects of Toxic Stress Don’t Just Kill — They Torture 1st
To Understand the Lifelong Effects of Toxic Stress, Let’s First Explore the 3 Types of Stress Perhaps you’ve seen or heard this quote or a variation of it from a stranger or a loved one in your life: “You cannot suffer the past or future because they do not exist. What