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10 Essential Steps to Prepare for an Adventure Journey
Things Women Should Be Aware of Prior to Getting Pregnant Making the decision to start a family is both exciting and life-changing.
Cheryl Brannan
Feb 252 min read


Preeclampsia Explained
Preeclampsia: What Every Expecting Mother Should Know
Cheryl Brannan
Dec 10, 20242 min read


A Closer Look at Maternal Health Innovations Changing Lives in the U.S.
In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times higher than the rate for White women
Cheryl Brannan
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Westchester Takes Action
Sister to Sister International, Inc. is a leader in building black maternal health awareness!
Cheryl Brannan
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Disparity in Maternal Mortality Rates affect Black Women
Groundbreaking research reveals concerning disparity in maternal mortality rates with black women experiencing significantly higher rates.
Cheryl Brannan
Oct 21, 20241 min read


STSI 2024 Day of Action 2024
A Resounding Success! 4/20/24 | Yonkers, NY View & Download Photos and Videos Below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-3lN3TFY0W9V...
Cheryl Brannan
Apr 22, 20242 min read


SISTER TO SISTER INTERNATIONAL PROMOTES BIRTH EQUITY
Sister-to-Sister recently hosted a Town Hall titled “Birth Equity Improvement Project – Pushing the Needle Forward”. This was sponsored...
Gloria Cunningham
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Cheryl Brannan, receives Iona University’s Jean Claude Lovinsky Pillar of the Community Award
New Rochelle, NY, 11/04/2023: The Jean-Claude Lovinsky Memorial Scholarship Committee was pleased to sponsor their 12th Annual...
Gloria Cunningham
Mar 27, 20242 min read


New York State Report on Pregnancy-Associated Deaths in 2018 - 2020
New York State Report The New York State Department of Health (Department) would like to acknowledge the 386 New York women who died in...
Gloria Cunningham
Mar 27, 20242 min read


New York State Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Advisory Council Report 2023
New York State Report This report summarizes the activities of the New York State Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Advisory Council, as...
Gloria Cunningham
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Who is the Vaginal Birth After Cesarian Facts Academy
& What do they have to offer? VBACFacts - Confidently provide women and birthing people with evidence-based VBAC information so they...
info093373
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Mama Glow offers Sexual Health Education
February 5 - March 4, 2024 - Webinar Series - ZOOM Sexual Health Series by Mama Glow is back! Get access to the sexual health education...
membership2716
Feb 8, 20241 min read


The STSI 2023 Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
New Rochelle, NY On Sunday, December 17, 2023 STSI Hosted It's Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration. STSI & Community Partners celebrated the...
Cheryl Brannan
Jan 10, 20242 min read


STSI - Recipient of the 2023 Keep Westchester Thriving Organizational Award by NPW
STSI - Recipient of the 2023 Keep Westchester Thriving Award by Westchester Not for Profit
Gloria Cunningham
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Join STSI in a tweet/social media storm #BlackWomenEqualPayDay
Join STSI on Thursday 7/27/23 , as we participate in a tweet/social media storm using the hashtag #BlackWomenEqualPayDay from 2 p.m. to 3 p.
Cheryl Brannan
Jul 24, 20233 min read


STSI Participates in Westchester's African American Heritage Festival at the Kensico Dam
Sister to Sister International, Inc. promotes STEAM Camp Efforts at this year's cultural celebration Valhalla, NY, 6/25/2023: Sister to...
Cheryl Brannan
Jun 27, 20231 min read


STEAM Education Fundraiser is a Success in New Rochelle
Sister to Sister International, Inc. hosts the 2023 Pre-Mother's Day Jazz Brunch & Hat Parade benefiting the Reach for the Stars Scholarship
Cheryl Brannan
May 19, 20232 min read


Sister to Sister International Partners with UKG to Host Pilot Mentoring Circles
STSI joins with a pilot program called Mentoring Circles w/UKG.
Cheryl Brannan
Feb 11, 20231 min read


STSI Aftershock Screening and Ribbon Cutting for Black Maternal & Child Center of Excellence
Sister to Sister International has been in the forefront of promoting awareness and systemic change around the Black maternal health crisis
Cheryl Brannan
Feb 11, 20231 min read


Program makes strides to reduce racial inequality for expectant mothers
Westchester is allocating funds to programs that match expectant moms of color with the care they need to give birth safely.
Cheryl Brannan
Feb 11, 20231 min read
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