A ‘proclamation’ is an official statement from the Governor that brings attention to an important issue or cause. It is a powerful way to spread awareness, and our team has now worked successfully with the Governor’s office to support proclamations for National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW; April), Fibroid Awareness Month (July), and – coming soon!…
Stories, reflection, and celebration took center stage this July as the PEACE team joined The White Dress Project’s annual Empowerment Experience in Atlanta. At our ‘Wellness Studio,” and all weekend long, attendees could pause with us to “Draw (Their) Fibroid Journey,” “Write a Letter” to their fibroids, share a thought on our “Uterus Wall,” and…
In recognition of Mother’s Day, the MARCH team recently collaborated with Detroit’s Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center to host a “Community Baby Shower.” This special event offered an occasion to celebrate recent and expectant mothers, caregivers, and families in the local community. The event was hosted in a comfortable, family-friendly space on a…
On July 30th, PEACE in collaboration with the onWHARD team, hosted a deeply engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Arline Geronimus, author of Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society. In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, the evening’s conversation centered on exploring the book’s themes of chronic stress and the intersection…
On August 2nd, PEACE hosted its first ever community open house at the Second Baptist Church in Ypsilanti where we broke the silence on uterine fibroids alongside fellow onWHARD studies like MARCH. Families and friends joined us to share experiences, learn more about uterine fibroids, and connect with each other over great food. Around the room…
Members of the onWHARD team have recently presented work at APHA, SRI, and other conferences.
Congratulations to Dr. Marsh on her induction into the National Academy of Medicine, a landmark recognition of decades of advocacy, research, and leadership in reproductive health equity.
Our team is always seeking ways engaging with our community, including attending this summer’s A2 African American Festival, where team members provided anemia screenings, period kits, and treats for attendees.