Black Maternal Health Week

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-0350 Black Maternal Health Week On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner John Wiley Price, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: April 1, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: NA Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Dallas County Commissioners Court, do hereby proclaim April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week, and together with the Family Wellness Council Health Initiatives Workgroup , call upon all citizens, legislators, elected officials, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities, schools, and businesses to increase their participation in efforts to improve maternal and child outcomes. We also urge all to advocate for the advancement of health equity through collaborative investments, thereby strengthening and improving the long-term outcomes necessary for families to thrive.