May 6 ,2024 – A new mom comes in for her 6-week postpartum checkup. You check her blood pressure. You check her heartbeat. But do you screen for invisible conditions, the ones that can’t be detected by a monitor, but can be just as life-threatening?
Prime on this list is a new mom’s emotional health, especially postpartum depression. And despite being more likely to experience its symptoms, Black women are less likely to receive help for them. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida is sharing ways that individuals, communities, and health care providers can better support the emotional needs of new mothers in a way that is both culturally responsive and impactful.
About AmeriHealth Caritas Florida
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida operates as a Medicaid managed care plan through Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, serving enrollees living in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida’s strength lies in its ability to foster collaboration among network providers to facilitate optimal health outcomes for members. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritasfl.com.
