Embrace Center of Excellence

04/12/2026

EMBRACE Center of Excellence is excited to invite you to our Spring 2026 Seminar Series! Please join us on Thursday, April 23, for our guest speaker, Rochelle L. Jackson!

Rochelle Jackson is a passionate policy advocate whose work is driven by her personal journey and a deep commitment to economic and social justice. As the founder of the Black Women's Policy Center, she works to transform systems and create equitable opportunities for Black women and girls to thrive.

Recognized as one of 25 Essential Pittsburghers, Rochelle brings decades of on-the-ground experience and leadership to every conversation.

At this month's EMBRACE Seminar, she is excited to discuss her work in advocacy and policy solutions that center Black women and girls in the Greater Pittsburgh region.

Join us on Zoom at: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/93904945287

04/08/2026

Take ACTION. Join us to build healthier communities for everyone.

🚨 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding that supports PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) is set to expire on April 30, 2026—and future funding is uncertain.

Why does this matter? PRAMS isn’t just data—it’s insight into the real experiences of mothers and families. PRAMS helps states:
✔ Understand maternal and infant health challenges
✔ Identify gaps in care
✔ Make informed, data-driven policy decisions that truly support families

Without PRAMS, we lose one of our most powerful tools to listen, learn, and act.That’s not a risk we can afford to take.

Tell your lawmaker why PRAMS funding must continue. Advocacy works—and your voice can help protect programs that families rely on every day.

https://igniteadvocacy.com/go/tell-your-lawmaker-prams-matters/1020?fbclid=IwY2xjawRCVupleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqTUNnQ0cyUkJTcmFMNDdnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrqlOswd73oVeLIaiIoJYCzB1-QLiTrDbWps4sYXfYEKhXb27NKVHb0Gq9QA_aem_SfmSdTuVfnmNZbCFj40oVw

04/08/2026

Public health works best when communities, organizations and leaders come together to support health for all. We’re SET to keep building a healthier future together!

04/08/2026

We’re READY for a healthier future for families in Allegheny County. Join us this as we celebrate the power of public health!

04/02/2026

Our community is coming together for a packed week of events this Black Maternal Health Week 2026! 💜

Join us and our collaborators New Voices for Reproductive Justice, The Birthing Hut, Beverly's PGH, Birthing and Beyond, Diversify Doulas Initiative, YWCA Lancaster, La Lechera, Patients R Waiting, and Magee-Womens Hospital across the commonwealth for a week full of events rooted in justice and joy!

https://live-embrace-pitt.pantheonsite.io/events/

03/27/2026

🚨 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding that supports PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) is set to expire on April 30, 2026—and future funding is uncertain.

Why does this matter? PRAMS isn’t just data—it’s insight into the real experiences of mothers and families. PRAMS helps states:

✔ Understand maternal and infant health challenges
✔ Identify gaps in care
✔ Make informed, data-driven policy decisions that truly support families

Without PRAMS, we lose one of our most powerful tools to listen, learn, and act.

That’s not a risk we can afford to take.

Tell your lawmaker why PRAMS funding must continue. Advocacy works—and your voice can help protect programs that families rely on every day.
https://igniteadvocacy.com/go/tell-your-lawmaker-prams-matters/1020

The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, also called PRAMS, is a program that helps us understand what moms and babies experience during pregnancy and after birth. PRAMS collects important information straight from mothers about things like breastfeeding, safe infant sleep, health care, and....

03/25/2026

Did you miss our most recent newsletter? No worries, we've got a viewable copy for you here!
🌟 https://mailchi.mp/04c65ca1284f/second-year-new-logo-14191923

And don't forget to add yourself to our listserv to stay connected with all EMBRACE activities!
https://embrace.pitt.edu/stay-connected/

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03/23/2026

PHAB Lab is currently recruiting for a research study on Black mothers’ experiences of sleep and bodily awareness during pregnancy. If you are currently pregnant, identify as Black, and live in the Pittsburgh area, consider filling out our screener to see if you qualify!

redcap.link/PRISMStudy

01/12/2026

Just a quick reminder that you can still register to attend our first seminar of the spring semester! Dr. Monica McLemore will be joining us in person at the Homewood CEC on Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 PM to discuss how to increase community voices in scientific publishing.
https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87eavZEYC3drZr0

01/07/2026

Did you miss our monthly newsletter? No worries, we've got you covered! Check it out here:

Happy New Year! The EMBRACE team is thrilled to be back and starting 2026 with renewed energy and enthusiasm. This month, we’re excited to share important updates, fresh news, and new opportunities with you.

01/01/2026

Cheers to a new year and new possibilities. Happy New Year! 🎉

12/22/2025

We are so incredibly grateful for the tremendous work our community accomplishes! Thank you for the joy, laughter, and memories we have created together. 💜

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a fruitful new year!