The Problem: The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, and in New Jersey, Black women are 7x more likely, and Hispanic women are 3.5x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared to white women. High blood pressure is a key factor contributing to these alarming statistics. Hypertensive pregnancy disorders, post-partum strokes, heart attacks, and hemorrhage are among the leading causes of maternal deaths—and 80% of these deaths are preventable. Research has shown that most maternal deaths occur among women with a high school diploma or less, indicating a significant lack of awareness about the importance of blood pressure management during pregnancy.

 

Our Solution: The Mission: Keeping Veteran Moms Safe Program by the Social Health X Foundation (SHX) aims to address these risks by working with healthcare providers at Veterans Administration (VA) facilities to help pregnant veterans who are at risk of high blood pressure and pregnancy-related complications. Through this program, SHX offers free medical-grade blood pressure cuffs, health education materials, and tracking tools to ensure pregnant veterans can monitor and control their blood pressure, ultimately improving their health and the health of their babies.

 

The Impact: SHX’s PressureCare Program is committed to reducing maternal mortality by providing easily accessible, culturally sensitive, and actionable resources. By equipping mothers with the tools to monitor their health, we aim to reduce pregnancy-related complications like low birth weight, preterm births, and hypertension, which disproportionately affect veterans from marginalized communities.

Additionally, this program creates a ripple effect. By educating mothers on health management, we believe they will pass this knowledge to their children and partners, helping to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease in future generations. This knowledge-sharing helps to improve the overall health of families for years to come.

 

Join Us in Creating Healthier Futures for Veteran Moms! Social Health X Foundation is dedicated to working with healthcare providers, VA facilities, social workers, and community leaders to ensure that veteran mothers receive the support they deserve. Together, we can reduce maternal mortality, improve health outcomes, and create a healthier future for generations to come.

 

Support Our Mission: Your donations make a direct impact in providing essential health resources to those who need it most. Help us continue to support the brave women who have served our country—join our mission today!