San Francisco’s Black Infant Health Program aims to close gaps in care for Black mothers, babies

On February 22, 2024, the San Francisco Black Infant Health Program held its Open House Meet & Greet for 2024, inviting attendees to hear participant testimonials.

“This [program] is designed as a sisterhood of talking about these impactful things that are happening to them,” Armstrong said. “Then getting resources and tools on how they can be an advocate for themselves as well.”

To mark the state program’s 35th anniversary this month, the San Francisco BIH Program staff brought together current clients, former ones, and public health workers to highlight these issues while celebrating Black History Month.

Aline Armstrong, the director for Maternal Child Adolescent Health with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, was present to address the variety of concerns and challenges that expectant Black mothers face, including racism and socioeconomic concerns.

Read the full article by Natalie Gurevich, Examiner staff writer: SF program aims to close gaps in care for Black mothers, babies