Global Practices, Local Impact: A High Road Conversation on Maternal Health w/ Alia Amer

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Igniting Hope Radio, powered by the Buffalo Center for Health Equity! 🌟 In this powerful conversation, host Samantha Hidalgo, a passionate staff member at the Center, sits down with Alia Amer, our brilliant High Road Fellow from Cornell University, for a deep and energizing discussion on maternal health and wellness across the globe. 🌍👶🏽💕 During her time interning at the Center, Alia explored global maternal health practices—from North America to communities across the world—and examined how these approaches can inform, inspire, and improve maternal health outcomes here in Buffalo. 🏥✨ Together, Samantha and Alia dive into: ✅ Culturally rooted maternal wellness practices ✅ Policy innovations that support birthing people 🌺 ✅ Community-centered care models ✅ What Buffalo can learn—and lead—with ✅ The resources and investments needed for change 💸 ✅ And the beauty of learning across borders 🌐 This is a strength-based, solutions-driven conversation filled with insight, warmth, and hope. 💬❤️ Whether you're a public health professional, parent, policymaker, or passionate advocate, this episode will leave you inspired to think globally and act locally. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting conversations and community-driven change! #IgnitingHope #MaternalHealth #BuffaloCenterForHealthEquity