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Hcn
5 months ago
Social justice

First direct cash assistance program exclusively for Indigenous parents launched

Indigenous people in the United States have high maternal mortality rates.
The Seattle nonprofit Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services launched a guaranteed basic income program for Indigenous families.
Cash assistance programs can improve the well-being of Indigenous children. [ more ]
Hcn
5 months ago
Social justice

Washington nonprofit launches first direct cash assistance program exclusively for Indigenous parents

Indigenous people in the US have high maternal mortality rates, with preventable deaths being attributed to racism, poverty, and cultural stigma.
Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services is launching the Nest, a guaranteed basic income program for Indigenous families to address these disparities.
Cash assistance programs can improve children's well-being and have historically excluded people of color. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
Health

White House Launches Initiative To Improve Research On Women's Health

The White House is launching an initiative to improve research on women's health.
The initiative will be led by Dr. Carolyn Mazure.
Research on women's health has been underfunded for decades. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
Health

White House Launches Initiative To Improve Research On Women's Health

The White House is launching an initiative to improve research on women's health.
The initiative will be led by Dr. Carolyn Mazure.
Research on women's health has been underfunded for decades. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
Health

White House Launches Initiative To Improve Research On Women's Health

The White House is launching an initiative to improve research on women's health.
The initiative will be led by Dr. Carolyn Mazure.
Research on women's health has been underfunded for decades. [ more ]
morematernal mortality
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Health

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

Maternal mortality rate in the US decreased significantly in 2022 from a spike in 2021 but remains high, especially among Black women. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Health

On Call with Dr. Kumar: How mental health is impacting maternal mortality

Poor mental health may contribute to rising maternal mortality rates.
Awareness, support, and access to medical and psychiatric care are crucial in addressing maternal mental health issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Aspirin Can Prevent a Deadly Pregnancy Complication. Why Aren't Women Told?

Daily low-dose aspirin can benefit pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia, reducing complications and maternal mortality rates. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Maternal Health Week shines light on disparities

The Black Mamas Matter Alliance's annual event emphasizes disparities faced by Black women in childbirth and advocates for necessary changes in healthcare policies. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Public health

There's Some Good News About Maternal Mortality In The U.S - With One Big Caveat

Tracking maternal deaths accurately is complicated.
Different agencies in the U.S. have varying methods to calculate maternal mortality rates. [ more ]
Cbsnews
2 months ago
Women

The trend of Black women using doulas to overcome maternal death rates

Black women are increasingly utilizing doulas to address healthcare disparities.
Doulas offer physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Missouri GOP Blocks Abortion Exceptions, Goes After Planned Parenthood

The Missouri Senate blocked an amendment to the state's abortion ban that would have allowed exceptions in cases of rape and incest.
Missouri has a high rate of maternal and infant mortality, despite many maternal deaths being preventable. [ more ]
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