COLLABORATION
We believe that we are stronger together! We focus on partnering with others to bring tools and resources to your community.
EDUCATION
Knowlege is truly power! We use innovative outreach methods to educate our communities and raise awareness.
ACTION
We believe in a PROACTIVE approach! Prevention is key to better health outcomes. Together we can do this!
For a healthier her
Our initiatives are aimed at promoting optimal health for women, especially women of color, so that we change the narrative about our health outcomes and sustain them!
A Healthier Her Women’s Health Passport
We designed this initative to empower women to take control of their health through action-oriented health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
GET STARTEDTurn up the Sound
Turn up the Sound is an educational awareness initiative that sheds light on “silent killers” taking away our mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends at astronomical rates every year.
GET STARTED#FORWARD
Our youth mentoring program is designed to inspire and propell young girls towards reaching successful outcomes through innovative strategic planning, exercises in discovery, and practices of self-worth.
GET STARTEDIt’s time to enjoy being the best you!
Inspiration and support-coming right up!
Take a look at our Healthier Her message board to see how fabulous women and girls are overcoming barriers and improving their health!
LETS GO
We need your support.
By the Numbers
Here are some of the most startling statistics impacting Black women today. According to the American Heart Association, over 50,000 Black women die of heart disease every year. It’s our #1 killer. In cancers, breast cancer is our leading cause of death. We have a death rate that is 40% greater than our White counterparts per the American Cancer Society. Additionally, the Black materal mortality rate is 2.6 higher than that of White women. It’s impact is literally facturing our households and devastating families every day. In 2021, the CDC reported that 362 black women died a pregnancy-related death. Are you tired of hearing these kinds of statistics? We hear hear you and we are too! It’s time to get busy.
Your Team
We’ve assessmbled a team of passionate professionals committed to our cause and your success.
Tracey Bradley-Simmons, MSN, RN, CCM
Founder and President
Tracey is a wife, mother, nurse, and fierce adovcate for women and children’s health.
Christian Simmons, MD, PhD
Vice President
Christian is a husband, father, teacher, and doctor whose approach to healthcare puts service above all.
Johnnetta Kelly, PhD, RN
Director
Johnetta is a mom, grandmother, nurse, mentor, researcher, and dedicated leader in women’s health.
AlyssaMarie Simmons
#Forward Consultant
Alyssa is a daughter, sister, 5th grader and future lawyer who will take the world by storm!
Advocacy: Policies with Impact
Lift every voice: Advocate for change in minority maternal and child health.
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Our Partners
Working together to make the difference.
