October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking silence and offering understanding to families who have experienced loss. In this powerful episode of Autonomy Rising, Village of Healing CEO, Dána M. Langford joins Planned Parenthood leaders and advocates to discuss the realities of pregnancy loss and the barriers that families […]
Village of Healing recently served as the host location for a news conference led by U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, alongside community members and health care advocates. The conversation centered on the urgent reality that many Ohioans may soon face dramatic increases in their health insurance premiums if federal tax credits expire at the end of
At Village of Healing, we believe healthcare should feel human. Too often, Black patients, especially Black women, enter medical spaces where their concerns are dismissed. Village of Healing was created to change that Watch as CEO Dána Langford explains why we’re here and how we’re changing outcomes, one family at a time.
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Congresswoman Shontel Brown and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne held a press conference at The Village of Healing Center. At a time when access to affordable health care is at risk, Dána M. Langford, CEO and Founder of Village of Healing, continues to use her platform to speak up for the communities most affected by
A very good friend of mine says that grief is the price that people pay for loving others. The textbook definition of grief is deep sorrow especially that caused by someone’s death. It’s important to recognize that grief is not limited to death and dying, any loss can be grieved: separation and divorce, unemployment, a
October brings several mental health observances, including National Depression Screening Day (October 5), Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6–12), and World Mental Health Day (October 10). These events highlight the importance of early identification, compassion, and access to mental health care. Why It Matters: Take Action:
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Observed on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day reminds women everywhere to prioritize early detection. Mammograms are one of the most effective tools for finding breast cancer early—often before symptoms appear. Why It Matters: Take Action: Recommendations for All Women: Resources: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
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October is SIDS Awareness Month, focused on reducing sudden infant deaths through safe sleep education and family support. The goal is to help every baby sleep safely and every family feel informed and supported Safe Sleep Tips: Do you know about the #ClearTheCrib Challenge? The challenge is a fun and simple way to spread the
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October is Healthy Lung Month, raising awareness about the importance of protecting your lungs from disease, pollution, and harmful habits. Healthy lungs are vital for every aspect of life, and prevention starts with small, everyday choices. Tips for Healthy Lungs:
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October is Health Literacy Month, emphasizing the importance of helping everyone understand and use health information effectively. When people can access and interpret health information clearly, they make better choices, experience better outcomes, and feel more confident in their care. Why It Matters: Simple Ways to Improve Health Literacy:
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