Once Upon A Preemie, Inc.

On a mission to eliminate racial disparities in our NICUs

Once Upon A Preemie, Inc. is a Black women-led non-profit organization committed to pioneering solutions for neonatal equity to center Black preemie family experiences.

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Who We Serve

Professionals

Our Once Upon A Preemie Academy is the healthcare industry’s first Health and Racial Equity Training program designed to educate perinatal and neonatal professionals on reducing racial disparities and implicit bias while serving Black families in the NICU.

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Families

We empower preemie families to bond with their preemies by reading while bedside, and equip Black preemie families to advocate for equitable care during their NICU journey. We also donate our books to preemie families in hopes that it will help them through their journey.

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Advocates

We center the voices and lived experiences of Black preemie families to strengthen legislation connecting the Black Maternal Health Crisis and prematurity in the Black community. We advocate for change and urge Congress to enact laws that mandate equity in maternal and neonatal healthcare.

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2022 OUAP Conference Recap

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Our Impact

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"Black families with preemies, especially families from less resourced environments need a healthcare system that listens, engages fully as a supportive partner, and ensures resources are available to equitably address their needs."

- Karen Dale, CEO and Chief DEI Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas

Training

NICU Racial Equity Training for Professionals

The first and only virtual training academy focused on delivering health and racial equity educational programs for perinatal and neonatal healthcare professionals. Our purpose is to raise awareness and offer real-time solutions for addressing health and racial disparities.

Course Overview

An Intro to Health and Racial Equity and Implicit Bias

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Solutions for Addressing Inequalities and Implicit Bias in the NICU

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Black NICU Mother’s Mental and Emotional Health

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Black Preemie Parents as Partners in Preemie Care

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“With the expertise and the passion from OUAP and Jenne Johns, our NICU was able to successfully improve health equity related to breastfeeding among our Black infants and mothers. I highly recommend the e-learning courses for all neonatal healthcare givers!”

- Dr. Emilia Garcia, DNP, RNC-NIC, Neonatal Project Manager, Covenant Children’s Hospital

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