Health and Nutrition Manager | B.S. Public & Community Health Education | advocate for women’s and children’s health equity | she/her
Milwaukee, WI
Joined January 2017
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Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
Doulas have shown to make a difference in the experience of childbirth, pregnancy, & postpartum. @HMHBGeorgia's documentary on doulas provides a brief overview of their work & strong support for better #maternalhealth. Watch it on our website! @DONAIntl
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Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
To the public health workforce: Thank you not only for what you do, but for the passion, empathy & inclusiveness you bring, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for your extraordinary commitment. apha.org/news-and-media/news… #PublicHealthThankYouDay #PHTYD
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
We love #HealthyBabies! Babies who are born too early (specially before 32 weeks) have higher rates of death and disability. Learn how to help prevent #Preterm birth and give your baby the healthiest start in life: bit.ly/2VKz49X #WorldPrematurityDay
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
A3.1 The #ACA has expanded access to family planning, including long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Prior to #ACA, family planning services & supplies made up to 30-44% of patients' total out-of-pocket health care costs. #ProtectOurCare #ReproductiveHealthChat
Q3: How has the ACA changed the game for availability of #birthcontrol in the U.S.?
#ProtectOurCare #ReproductiveHealthChat
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
A new MMWR finds #COVID19 cases in Arizona went down after multiple prevention and control measures were put in place, including requiring masks and limiting gatherings. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR10620
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
1/Today, the House of Representatives demonstrated their bipartisan support for new moms & their commitment to preventing tragic maternal deaths by passing the Helping MOMS Act, HR 4996, which allows states to extend postpartum Medicaid or CHIP coverage from 60 days to one year.
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
#DYK? Preterm birth is a leading cause of #InfantMortality. Women and their partners can reduce the risk of preterm birth by waiting at least 18 months between pregnancies. bit.ly/3ggtwfZ #NIMAM #PTB
Huge thank you to Peter in @SenMarklein’s office for meeting with us to discuss Tobacco 21 and showing support for this legislation! #HEAE20
Thank you to Jon in @RepTranel’s office for meeting with us to discuss Tobacco 21! #HEAE20
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
Great night at GROWing Generosity with fellow Public Health students and UW-Lax staff #thisispublichealth
La Crosse Public Health Legislative Gathering at Viterbo #ThisisPublicHealth #PolicytoImproveHealth
Jillian Smith, CHES retweeted
Spoke today via Zoom at the #HEAE19 it was a fun experience talking about our journey in politics! Thank you for having me!
Amazing story @MrsSchaumberg shared with the students here at the Madison advocacy experience! So inspiring to see how one letter can change and impact lives!
