Pacific Islander Women's Health

UPIHC is committed to supporting the health of our Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander women through education, advocacy, and improving birth outcomes for mothers. 

CURRENT PROGRAMS

PI Women's Health & Social Connection Events


To better understand how to reduce maternal health disparities, UPIHC is focusing on building friendships, connections, share stories; and resources with one another as Pacific Islander moms. 

If you have any questions regarding the events, please contact Malia Tomasi at mtomasi1978@gmail.com, or via phone 801-750-2815.

UPCOMING EVENTS 


REGISTER HERE




Our latest event, Picnic in the Park will be held on Thursday, June 27th and will be an opportunity for moms and kids to connect and build friendships. Registration is required. 


Thursday, June 27th

Time: 11am-1:30pm

Location: Liberty Park SLC

600 Harvey Milk Blvd

Salt Lake City, UT 84105


Free event

Family-centered activities

Snacks provided

It Takes A Village Program: Giving Our Babies the Best Chance

In Utah, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander babies are dying before their first birthday at almost twice the rate of other groups. But we can work together to change that. Our "It Takes a Village" program is a 4-week course that meets once a week, providing knowledge and resources on infant and maternal health to all caregivers - whether you're a current or future parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent. After all, as the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. 

Please stay tuned for updates on upcoming workshops. 

The workshops are currently only offered in English. If you have any questions regarding the workshops, please contact Tima Clawson at tima@upihc.org or via phone 385-419-0031.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 


We do not currently have any workshops scheduled at this time, we will update our site once workshops become available. Thank you!


RESOURCES

Baby Your Baby 

A public resource to answer pregnancy related questions and locate services.

Phone 1(800) 826-9662

http://www.babyyourbaby.org


MotherToBaby

A service to answer questions about pregnancy and breastfeeding safety.

Phone 1(800) 822-2229

Text 1(855) 999-3525

Email expertinfo@mothertobaby.org 

Social media for MotherToBaby include:

Maternal Mental Health Referral Network

Locate Mental Health Care Providers specializing in perinatal mental health.  

http://maternalmentalhealth.utah.gov/


It Takes A Village

It Takes a Village raises awareness and educates Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families and community members about maternal and infant health in the context of Pacific Islander cultural beliefs and practices in a series of workshops now available to access online. 

https://health.utah.gov/disparities/it-takes-a-village/index.html 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program Manager 

Timaima Clawson

tima@upihc.org

385-419-0031