From Adage to Action: Making “Boma ni Mama” a Global Reality
In Vohovole, my village nestled in the western hills of Kenya, the significance of community and the role of mothers are profoundly woven into our culture …
The Best Mothers’ Day Present Doesn’t Always Come Wrapped in a Pretty Box
Yesterday after having dinner with friends of my daughter and son in law, I turned on the television and learned that another mass shooting had occurred. Stick with me even if this sounds to you like a ghastly way to start a Mothers’ Day blog …
Motherhood, the Complex often Understated Miracle
Most of us romanticize the birth itself as something truly miraculous and it is. But Moms are the biggest miracle in my book …
Dr. Darline Molin Dol, A Beacon of Hope for Maternal Health in Haiti
On average, Dr. Dol conducts two ultrasound exams each day on individuals who typically hear about her Point of Care diagnostic capability in educational sessions at the clinic or by word of mouth. The sonogram service is currently offered free to patients …
Empowering Women through Access to Prenatal Care
Empowering women through maternal health access is not only a moral imperative, but it is also a smart investment in public health. When women are healthy, their families, communities, and nations thrive …
Every Mother Matters
I founded the NYAGI Project to harness the power of ultrasound imaging, an easily portable, battery-powered, triage tool to help identify at-risk mothers in low-resource areas …