Creating System Change
HEALTH EQUITY TOOLKIT
Your Guide to Making a Difference in Maternal & Infant Health
Together, we can change the story for mothers, babies, and families in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. This toolkit is packed with real-life examples of what’s already working in our region — strategies you can use, adapt, and make your own.
WHY THIS MATTERS
For too long, unacceptable disparities have existed between Black and White mothers and infants in our community. The Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition (SEMPQIC) was founded in 2015 with one clear mission: make health equity the standard, not the exception.
FOUR TOOLS YOU CAN USE TODAY
Detroit Health Equity Education Resource (DHEER)
A ready-to-use guide to evaluate your programs, policies, and decisions through an equity lens.
Learning Circles
Step-by-step guidance to create safe, ongoing spaces for your staff to learn, share, and grow in their understanding of equity.
Doula Program - Henry Ford Health
A model for adding doulas to obstetric care teams to strengthen support and improve birth outcomes.
Health Equity Lens Tool - Oakland County Health Division
Your online hub for health equity learning — articles, videos, toolkits, plus a data dashboard showing the factors that impact maternal and infant health.