Joydrop Baby & Wellness
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Tag: African American women
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Early Detection Saves Lives: Why You Should Be Proactive About Cancer Screenings
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence. When caught early, many cancers are highly treatable, and survival rates increase significantly. At Joydrop Wellness, we emphasize the importance of early detection, prevention, and proactive health choices to help you take control of your well-being.…
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Why The WELLS Act Could Be a Lifesaver and a Step Toward Maternal Justice
How This Connects to the Sunflower Patient Experience Model™ At Joydrop Baby & Wellness, we believe every hospital visit, every birth, every patient deserves to feel seen, heard, safe and respected. That belief is woven into our Sunflower Patient Experience Model™, Starting with the Seed: the first moment of contact, recognition, and advocacy. The WELLS…
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Standing With Mothers: Protecting Maternal Health, Safety, and Dignity.
Across the country, heartbreaking stories continue to surface stories of women, particularly African American women, being denied critical maternal health services even while visibly in labor. These women are not only experiencing medical neglect; they are experiencing violations of their basic human rights. No person should have to beg to be believed, to be treated,…
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Preeclampsia Awareness: Your Health, Your Baby’s Life – It Matters!
Today, we shine a light on a critical condition that affects many pregnancies: preeclampsia. As Preeclampsia Awareness day dawns, it’s the perfect time to empower ourselves and our loved ones with knowledge that can truly make a life-saving difference. Pregnancy is a journey filled with anticipation and joy, but it also demands that we prioritize…
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What’s Going On in Washington? A Silent Epidemic Among Lawmakers Should Wake Us All Up
In the past year alone, we’ve lost or nearly lost several well-known members of Congress to cancer—despite their access to premium healthcare: These are high-profile public servants with round-the-clock access to world-class healthcare, annual checkups, and the resources to afford the best specialists. So how is cancer still winning? Let’s talk about it—because the answer…
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Let’s Talk Bottoms: Colorectal Health and Why It Matters for Women (Especially During Women’s Health Month!)
May is Women’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health needs and concerns of women. While we often focus on topics like breast cancer and reproductive health, there’s another crucial area that deserves our attention: colorectal health. Yes, we’re talking about the colon and rectum – the final parts of our…
