Just over a week until my 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower! I’m looking forward to providing our families in our community with supplies and resources, and discussing the benefits a doula can bring to new and growing families. RSVP at bit.ly/BroukBabyShowe… to join us!

I toured the 211 LIFELINE Facility operated by @Goodwill_Flx. 211 fields our region’s 988 calls, & I enjoyed being able to meet the team dedicated to connecting our community w/ the resources & support they need during moments of crisis. (1/2)

We passed a budget that makes historic investments in Rochester, including increased AIM and anti-poverty funding, as well as additional funding for crisis response services. I spoke on the floor about what it means for our community. Hear what I had to say🔉

New Yorkers in crisis deserve compassionate, trauma-informed care. We must continue to take steps toward implementing #DanielsLaw . Read more 👇🏾
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Join me & over 30 organizations at my 3rd annual Community Baby Shower & Panel discussion on Doula Care on Sunday 5/5 at the Ryan R-Center on Webster Ave! New & growing families can expect to learn more about doulas & local resources, & receive supplies donated by the community.

As they say, teamwork makes the dream work. Yesterday was certainly a team effort to ensure the message of improving access to mental healthcare in NYS was heard loud and strong thanks to LCAT Advocacy Coalition Harry B. Bronson NYS Senator Samra Brouk 1199SEIU💫 NYC Health + Hospitals

The 69,000 members of NASW-NYS agree: the budget needs to include my legislation with Assemblymember Dr. Anna R. Kelles to provide mental telehealth appointments to children & young adults. As leaders, we have an obligation to connect our young people with the care & support they need to thrive. #5free

“I know when I had my daughter, a couple years ago, it was like a second job going to all these appointments, and of course we want to make it easier for mothers to do so” — NYS Senator Samra Brouk via NEWS10 ABC
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This week, I spoke on the Senate floor as we passed a resolution for Black Maternal Health Week. Our commitment to improving maternal health extends far beyond this week. Listen in  👇🏾 #BMHW24

This Black Maternal Health Week, I am proud to be a part of the solution as we work to expand access to doula care with Medicaid coverage, ensuring all parents receive the support they deserve. #BMHW24
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As we continue to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week, I wanted to share some highlights of how and why I’ve been so committed to uplifting the work of New York’s community doulas as a way to address maternal health and maternal mental health concerns. #BMHW24

Thank you Emily Oster for letting me talk your ear off about #doulacare and how NYS is responding to the maternal mortality crisis. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

To kick off Black Maternal Health Week, listen to my conversation with Emily Oster about why our work to expand access to this care is so important. Data has told us time & time again that doulas have an unmistakable impact on the birthing experience.
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This week, we celebrated Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on its Annual Delta Day, alongside Dr. Donna Harris and other Deltas from Rochester. As we honor their history, we celebrate the impact of Black sororities in serving and uplifting our communities.

Today marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week. This year’s theme is “Our Bodies Still Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice NOW!”. This week, I’ll share what we've accomplished in recent years & the work that remains as NY works to improve materal health outcomes. #BMHW24

Against the will of the people, millions of Arizonans will now lose access to abortion.

Anti-abortion extremists will stop at nothing to roll back access.

It’s never been more critical to protect our rights in EVERY state. Join us: nyequalrights.org

I'm still advocating for my bill to designate “Doula Friendly Spaces” to be funded in the budget to help ensure that doulas are welcome & respected on labor & delivery teams. When we support doulas, we are improving health outcomes for those who utilize their care.

The Rochester Majority Delegation stands with striking workers of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Canandaigua Daily Messenger, Utica Observer-Dispatch and Herkimer Times-Telegram.

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Youth mental health is a top priority, and it takes collaboration between leaders, parents, schools, mental health providers, &, most importantly, young people themselves. That's why we need a statewide advisory board to continue amplifying their voices.
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Local journalism is essential and the journalists at Democrat & Chronicle are invaluable to our local community. I stand with workers in their fight for fair wages and a contract that properly values the work they do. #UnionStrong ✊🏾