Black Infant Health of Santa Clara County

We empower African Ancestry mothers with health information, support and resources. may be moderated. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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06/03/2026

Get ready to celebrate! Black Infant Health, the Perinatal Equity Initiative, and the Role of Men program will at the 45th Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival!

Join us for an unforgettable day in Downtown San Jose’s vibrant SoFA District on South 1st Street, San Jose, California 95113, right here in Santa Clara County.

We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information, visit www.bayareajuneteenth.org.

05/08/2026

Maternal mental health isn’t rare—it’s common.

1 in 4 experience pregnancy or infant loss.
1 in 5 experience mental health symptoms.

And many suffer in silence.

This doesn’t just affect moms—it impacts entire families.
You’re not weak. You’re not failing. You’re human.
So many moms are carrying more than they show—but support does exist.
From doulas to mental health support to community resources—help is available.

Let’s talk about it. Let’s support it. 💛
More info: BeMomAware.com

05/06/2026

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.

Motherhood is not meant to be done in silence.
It’s okay to talk about:
✔️ Feeling overwhelmed
✔️ Anxiety or sadness
✔️ Needing support
Maternal mental health matters—every day.

04/23/2026

Systemic racism and structural inequity are root causes of why women of African Ancestry experience higher rates of negative birth outcomes. When we say that everyone deserves quality healthcare, that includes care that is free from bias and discrimination.

was created to raise awareness about how racism affects Black pregnant and postpartum women, and to highlight people and programs working towards solutions. To learn more about how our Public Health programs are addressing this issue, visit our webpages:

Black Infant Health (sccbih.org)

Perinatal Equity Initiative (sccphd.or/pei)

04/23/2026

was created to raise awareness about racial disparities in birth outcomes. Across the country, including here in Santa Clara County, women of African Ancestry experience higher rates of negative birth outcomes compared to women from other racial and ethnic groups. That's why we have programs at Public Health designed to ensure that women of African Ancestry across their reproductive lifespan receive quality care that addresses their individual needs.

To learn more, visit our webpages:

Black Infant Health (sccbih.org)

Perinatal Equity Initiative (sccphd.or/pei)

03/26/2026

Photos from County of Santa Clara Public Health Department's post

03/25/2026

02/12/2026

Work with us to protect and improve the health and well-being of our community! The Black Infant Health (BIH) Program is currently looking for culturally matched qualified applicants for a Public Health Nurse II position, to provide home visits and case management nursing services to eligible participants. Learn more and apply here https://lnkd.in/g5T4c4AM or here https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaclara/jobs/5223888-0/public-health-nurse-ii through 2/20/2026.

02/11/2026

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Location

San Jose

Telephone

+14089372270

Website

http://www.sccbih.org/

Address

1993 McKee Road, Bldg B
San Jose, CA
95116

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm