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Indiana Fever teams up with Sequel to distribute 5, 000 menstrual hygiene kits
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (207+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " The Indiana Fever helped Hoosiers in need of access to menstrual health products on Friday by hosting "Period Pack," an event that raises awareness of hygiene equity while expanding access to essential menstrual health products. In partnership with…...
A midwife's death days after childbirth complications reignites the conversation around Black maternal health
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1155+ words) That her due date was February 25, the same birthday as her husband's late great-grandmother, seemed like a promising surprise. At her baby shower in the fall, friends and family came to Greenville, South Carolina from out of town to celebrate,…...
Breastfeeding campaign aims to curb breast cancer rates
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " The Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition (IBBC) has launched "Breastfeeding for Breast Health," a statewide effort to raise awareness about how breastfeeding can help prevent cancer. Breast cancer impacts thousands of women across Indiana every year, but experts say…...
31st annual Stars of Pink Fashion Show to support breast cancer patients
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a local fundraiser is looking to help honor patients and survivors through fashion. The 31st annual Stars of Pink Fashion Show is set for Saturday at the Downtown Marriott. The goal is…...