Joydrop Baby & Wellness
Prevention | Awareness| Support
Tag: mental health
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Why More Young People Are Dying From Colorectal Cancer and Why Preventive Screenings Matter Now More Than Ever
For years, colorectal cancer was considered a disease that primarily affected older adults. Screening guidelines reflected that belief, with most people told they didn’t need to worry until their 50s. But that narrative is changing and the consequences are devastating. Recent reporting published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlights a troubling and urgent…
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2026: A Year of Being Proactive About Our Health
There’s something powerful about deciding, together, that we’re going to take better care of ourselves. Not out of fear.Not because something is “wrong.”But because we deserve to feel well now and in the future. As we move into 2026, many of us are thinking about big life moments: careers, families, healing, growth. For some women,…
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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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Don’t Wait: Why Yearly Screenings Are Your Health’s Best Advocate
The recent news of former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has brought a critical conversation to the forefront: the undeniable importance of yearly health screenings. It’s a stark reminder that even with access to the best healthcare in the world, prioritizing proactive health measures is paramount. For many, the focus of healthcare is often…
