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
Embrace Project Study
In partnership with the Utah Department of Health Office of Health Disparities, and University of Utah’s Wellness Bus, the study focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of racial and ethnic minority women (with Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders focus) across Utah's Wasatch Front.
This 9-month long program includes free services such as biometric screenings, dietician appointments, and mental health group sessions for participants.
Interested in the program?
Our program is currently in progress and will conclude in the summer, if you are interested in joining the next cohort, please contact our program manager Tima at embrace@upihc.org
RESOURCES
Baby Your Baby
A public resource to answer pregnancy related questions and locate services.
Phone 1(800) 826-9662
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:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MotherToBaby
Twitter: @MotherToBaby
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MotherToBaby
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
Embrace Program Manager
Timaima Clawson
embrace@upihc.org
385-419-0031
Hours of Operation
MWF 9:00am-2:00pm
T-Th. 9:00am-12:00am