Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH
@apw_mdmph
Mom. OBGYN. CMO. Clinical Innovator. Maternal health advocate. Health equity warrior. Departing X 1/20/25
My commitment to #maternalhealth , and especially @preeclampsia and #pretermbirth prevention, isn’t just professional, it’s personal too. Maybe if I had had low dose aspirin, my story would be different… @cmqcc @MarchofDimes #LowDoseBigBenefit
For many team members at March of Dimes, our mission is personal. March of Dimes Interim Chief Medical Officer, Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG shares her experience as survivor of preeclampsia and as a NICU parent. Learn more at marchofdimes.org/lowdosebigbene… #lowdosebigbenefits...
#Pregnant patients in #wildfire areas, please wear N95s outside, stay inside when air quality is poor and use air filters #maternalhealth
Obstetrics committee chair Dr. Allison Bryant shares insight on ACOG’s latest guidance on helping patients prepare for disasters and how pregnant people can protect themselves and their pregnancies during the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles: lat.ms/3C23TAF
Honoring #MLKDay by proving respectful, equity-centered obstetric care @kpeastbayarea and saying goodbye to this platform today January 20, 2025 after over a decade Focusing on the positive and staying in the work ✨ #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity
Four years ago I wrote my inaugural poem The Hill We Climb. Both when I wrote it and performed it, I did so while continuously reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King’s legacy. I was (and am) blown away by how my words reverberated around the world; if…
What’s the best way to stay grounded for the journey ahead and honor #DrKing ? Remember to be rooted in community and connection like this oak tree from my Sunday hike. We have a responsibility to each other #WomensHealth #MLKDay
Getting in alignment and centering in peace and purpose with #soundhealing to move into the next 4 years and continue my healing journey🧘🏾♀️ #womenshealth
Expert alert🌟 Let’s get ready to learn on this special day of focus on #maternalhealth with @RRHDr Without equity there is no quality🌟
Register for our #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay live webinar to hear from Rachel R. Hardeman, PhD, MPH, an expert in maternal and reproductive health, health inequity, and racism, and ob-gyns who will share stories about what is at stake for maternal health. bit.ly/3CPFnCB
Let’s support our families on their #breastfeeding journeys #maternalhealth
We're excited to launch a new breastfeeding resources webpage for parents! Help connect families with the resources they need while trying to meet their breastfeeding goals by sharing this webpage with your networks, clients, patients, and colleagues: bit.ly/4anq1SF
Last hang with my dad before heading back West🥰 Taking nothing for granted Tomorrow is not promised #Daughtering #WomensHealth #DementiaSucks
Congratulations to our Greenhouse emerging leaders program graduates🙌🏾 Proud of @MarchofDimes for the investment in our people🌟 #maternalhealth #healthequity
Did you hug your octogenarian today? I’m usually across the country but don’t take it for granted when I can 🥰 #WomensHealth #Daughtering #DementiaSucks
We know that the next natural disaster can come at any moment…. Took some time to congregate with the #Redwoods and remember how connected we all are #TheWeekend #WomensHealth #PrayersForLA
LOVE how she is leaning into her skills to speak truth to and lift the spirits of those in her home city We all have a role to play #lafires
As a proud Angeleno, the fires that have devastated our county have been heart-breaking. I am so fortunate that while my own home in the Palisades was at risk and had some damage from the fires, I am safe. So many others cannot say the same, and my heart goes out to all of those…
Black homeowners began arriving in the 1960s. This made Altadena one of the first integrated middle-class communities in Los Angeles, and residents today are particularly proud of this history. - Xochitl Gonzalez theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
How will we build the pipeline of diverse physicians to genuinely see and hear their patients’ concerns ? #maternalhealth #infanthealth #healthequity #hearher
BREAKING NEWS: Medical schools report steep drop in enrollment of Black, Hispanic, and Native American students after Supreme Court ruling The new data reflect the first class selected since the court banned the use of race in admissions Link: statnews.com/2025/01/09/med…
Wildfires can create unique challenges for breastfeeding families. Breastfeeding remains the safest way to feed an infant during an emergency. Learn more about safe infant feeding during an emergency: bit.ly/4ewkn21
Is 1/23 on your calendar #maternalhealth and #healthequity advocates? Get your posts, letters and talking points ready!
Eighty percent of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable. With access to comprehensive health care restricted after Dobbs, outcomes will likely worsen and inequities will likely grow. Learn how lives have been put at stake on #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay: bit.ly/3CPFnCB
1 in 25 obstetric units in the US closed in the last 2 years, resulting in fewer choices, and increased stress & travel times for birthing people. Your support helped us provide 5,000+ medical visits through our Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers® last year. #maternitycaredesert
Let’s go- register now- and make a difference💜 ✅ #BloodPressure cuffs instead of bouncy seats ✅ Low Dose Aspirin in addition to #prenatal vitamin …. @preeclampsia in #pregnancy and #postpartum can be caught early and sometimes prevented ‼️ #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity
Do NOT miss out on this fun event! A #postpartumpreeclampsia survivor and other volunteers run the 140 over 90 Run. The medal this year was designed by an #eclampsia survivor. There are also medals available to purchase for your kids. runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbou…
If you love someone who is #pregnant or #postpartum make sure you are informed and advocate if their concerns aren’t being taken seriously #hearher #maternalhealth #healthequity
#DYK there are a number of urgent maternal warning signs pregnant and postpartum women should be aware of? Here’s a list for your reference: bit.ly/33XK9uy
Check out one of our mission families, our SVP of Gov’t Affairs and Board Chair taking #ADVOCACY to the next level💜 With clinical data and family stories, @MarchofDimes has the ability to move the needle on impactful health policy Proud of our awesome team!