Unmasking PCOS 101: A Guide for Black Women
Black women deserve care that listens, research that represents us, and community that heals with us. Together, we're breaking silence and unmasking the truths about PCOS.
The Download: Black Women & Fibroids
Why You Should Care: Fibroids are incredibly common, but for Black women, the burden is heavier. We are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop them, often earlier and with more severe symptoms.
Too many of us are in pain and told to "just deal with it." Too many of us are offered hysterectomies as the first option, before hearing about less invasive treatments.
Navigating Mental Health Support Micro-learning
Ever wanted to know more about different kinds of mental health support methods? Do you have hesitations about some of them? Are you not sure how to choose a therapist? Are you a provider not sure what cultural competency looks like?
Check out BGHC’s Micro-learning on Navigating Mental Health Support.
Micro-Learning on Menopause
“For Black women menopause can start sooner, be more physically challenging, and cause more severe symptoms compared to white women.”- Dr. Jessica Shepard, MD
What is a doula?
In short a doula is a part of a support system and advocate for women and people at various stages of the life course. There are doulas for abortion care, labor, postpartum, and death.
TikTok Girlies: Guide to Safe Medical Advice
With the boom of social media, access to community and coming across with people with shared lived experiences is more common than ever. It has allowed us to learn and hear about many different perspectives on care and treatments for people dealing with a range of health challenges…