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FACT SHEET: President Biden’s and Vice President Harris's …

(6 days ago) WEBThat is why, in addition to urging Congressional action, the White House has mobilized over a dozen federal agencies to develop the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/24/fact-sheet-president-bidens-maternal-health-blueprint-delivers-for-women-mothers-and-families/

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $105 Million in Community …

(Just Now) WEBHRSA’s Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative is focused on accelerating HRSA’s maternal health work to address maternal mortality and maternal health disparities in partnership with women, grantees, community organizations, and state and local health officials across the country. HRSA is the arm of the U.S. Department of …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/29/biden-harris-administration-invests-105-million-community-based-organizations-improve-maternal-infant-health-across-country.html

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HHS Announces Over $65 Million to Address the Maternal Health …

(4 days ago) WEBFunds will support health centers in medically underserved and rural communities to improve maternal health as part of the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/19/hhs-announces-over-65-million-address-maternal-health-crisis-invest-new-approaches-care.html

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FACT SHEET: President Biden's Maternal Health Blueprint Delivers …

(6 days ago) WEBToday, the White House released the Biden-Harris Administration's Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis, a whole-of-government approach to combatting maternal mortality and morbidity.For far too many mothers, complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can lead to devastating health outcomes — …

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/fact-sheet-president-bidens-maternal-health-blueprint-delivers-for-women-mothers-and

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Fact Sheet: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WEBFY23 Budget Request: The President’s budget includes $470 million to: reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates; expand maternal health initiatives in rural communities; implement implicit

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-additional-actions-in-response-to-vice-president-harriss-call-to-action-on-maternal-health/

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Congressional Proposals to Address the Maternal Health Crisis …

(7 days ago) WEBBy: Kay Johnson, MEd, MPH and Laurie Zephyrin, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. Maternal health and maternal mortality are the subject of more than three dozen bills introduced in the first six months of the 117 th Congress, and many of their provisions were included in the House reconciliation package currently under consideration. Building on …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2021/10/22/congressional-proposals-to-address-the-maternal-health-crisis-offer-a-promising-roadmap-for-change/

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Federal Public Policy and Legislative Solutions for Improving …

(7 days ago) WEBFederal Public Policy and Legislative Solutions for Improving Maternal Health . August 2023 . Maternal health is a top priority for the AHA and our member hospitals and health systems; and our initial efforts are aimed at eliminating maternal mortality and reducing severe morbidity. As hospitals work to improve health outcomes, we are

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2023/09/Federal-Public-Policy-Legislative-Solutions-Improving-Maternal%20Health_August%202023_Final.pdf

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Recent federal action advances key maternal health policies

(5 days ago) WEBRecent legislative and administrative federal government action shows a focus on improving maternal health outcomes. On December 23, 2022, Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, which included a provision that would permanently grant states the option to provide 12 months of Medicaid coverage for postpartum …

https://www.naco.org/news/recent-federal-action-advances-key-maternal-health-policies

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Adams, Underwood Announce Maternal Health Priorities Included …

(3 days ago) WEB$53.4 million, an increase of $10 million, for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative. The BMHC championed IMPROVE since its establishment in 2019 and secured annual funding increases every year since 2019.

https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/adams-underwood-announce-maternal-health-priorities-included-fy2024-bipartisan

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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is one of the federal agencies charged with addressing U.S. maternal health outcomes. HRSA’s Improving Maternal Health in America initiative aims to address U.S. maternal health issues by, among other …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46256

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Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing: Maternal Health in the U.S.

(3 days ago) WEBJohns Hopkins University is hosting a congressional briefing on the state of maternal health in the U.S. This live briefing will take place on Thursday, May 12, from 12:30-1:30PM ET. The briefing will include discussion of the following topics: maternal mortality and severe morbidity trends; national initiatives to address those trends; the implications of …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2022/johns-hopkins-congressional-briefing-maternal-health-in-the-us

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy was created by the Task Force on Maternal Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Advisory Committee for Women’s …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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H.R.3304 - Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act - Congress.gov

(Just Now) WEBSpecifically, the bill supports (1) various programs and initiatives carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data about maternal health, including racial, ethnic, and other demographic data; and (2) research activities of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3304

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H3028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE May 14, 2024

(3 days ago) WEBMay 14, 2024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE H3029 Mrs. HINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support my bill, the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. The United States continues to lead the world in medical innovation, devel-opment of new cures, and cutting-edge medical technology. However, …

https://www.congress.gov/118/crec/2024/05/14/170/83/CREC-2024-05-14-pt1-PgH3028.pdf

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Biden administration nibbles at the maternal health crisis

(3 days ago) WEBHer efforts were instrumental in congressional approval and funding for the Mental Health Systems Act of September 1980, the first major reform of federal, publicly funded mental health programs

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/20/biden-administration-nibbles-maternal-health-crisis/

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Introduces New Initiative to …

(4 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, introduced the Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act, with the support of 28 of her congressional colleagues.The bill will establish a new initiative to expand and improve maternal and infant health …

https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-maxine-waters-introduces-new-initiative-to-combat-maternal-health-crisis-in-minority-low-income-communities

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb maternal …

(2 days ago) WEBPerinatal depression affects as many as 20% of women in the United States during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or both, according to studies. In some states, anxiety or depression afflicts

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Report to Congress and accompanying National Strategy to Improve Maternal Mental Health Care are part of broader federal efforts to address women’s overall health, and maternal health in particular, across the nation, consistent with the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis and the White House …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/14/biden-harris-administration-announces-maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-amid-urgent-public-health-crisis.html

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February MATERNAL HEALTH - U.S. Government …

(4 days ago) WEBcongressional addressees . February. 2024. MATERNAL HEALTH . which supports multidisciplinary teams implementing maternal health quality improvement initiatives. The CDC program has both long- and near-term goals, progress to help improve maternal health outcomes. View GAO-24-106271. For more information, contact Alyssa M. …

https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106271high.pdf

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The Task Force on Maternal Mental Health's Report to …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Task Force on Maternal Mental Health’sReport to Congress will help guide efforts to implement the national strategy. In response to the directive in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, this report to Congress has been prepared by two HHS agencies, the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), which is within the Office of the Assistant

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/mmh-report.pdf

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Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

(4 days ago) WEBPosted May 15, 2024 at 4:29pm. The Biden administration on Tuesday announced the first national maternal mental health strategy, seeking specific actions from Congress and multiple federal

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/administration-releases-maternal-mental-health-plan/

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Black Maternal Health: New Jersey demands justice - Bergen Record

(3 days ago) WEBOur state, which ranks 47th in maternal deaths, sees an average of 37 women die out of every 100,000 live births, compared to 16 nationally. For women and babies of color, the statistics are even

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2021/05/21/black-maternal-health-new-jersey-demands-justice/5182778001/

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Department of Health Maternal and Child Health

(4 days ago) WEBMaternal and Child Health Consortia (MCHC) The MCHC are non-profit partners that engage in various activities that work closely with the Department of Health to promote quality health services in New Jersey. You'll find our MCHC partners mentioned throughout the Maternal and Child Health site. Learn More. This is the Maternal and …

https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/

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FACT SHEET: President - The White House

(7 days ago) WEBThe Executive Order directs the Initiative’s constituent agencies to develop and strengthen research and data standards on women’s health across all relevant research and funding opportunities

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/18/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-and-announces-new-actions-to-advance-womens-health-research-and-innovation/

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U.S. bishops urge Congress to address maternal health care crisis

(Just Now) WEBListen. NEW YORK – Citing the country’s high maternal mortality rate, United States Conference of Catholics Bishops committee chairmen recently wrote to Congress to encourage lawmakers to

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2024/05/u-s-bishops-urge-congress-to-address-maternal-health-care-crisis

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Home - Maternal Health Organization in New Jersey - PMCH

(7 days ago) WEBAbout Us. Our initiatives promote healthy pregnancy and new parenthood, empower communities, and engage healthcare providers with education, support, and vital resources. We work with our member hospitals, healthcare providers, community organizations, and the community. Learn More.

https://pmch.org/

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Federal Register :: National Women's Health Week, 2024

(6 days ago) WEBNational Women's Health Week, 2024. A Proclamation. Women comprise more than half our population, but women's health is understudied, and its research is vastly underfunded. Too many of our medications, treatments, and textbooks are instead based on men's needs. As a result, women spend more of their lives in poor health—too often …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/15/2024-10765/national-womens-health-week-2024

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Federal Register, Volume 89 Issue 95 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)

(9 days ago) WEBProclamation 10756 of May 10, 2024. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Women comprise more than half our population, but. women's health is understudied, and its research is. vastly underfunded. Too many of our medications, treatments, and textbooks are instead based on men's. needs.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-15/html/2024-10765.htm

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HHS to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with New CMS Care …

(2 days ago) WEBExpanding access to proven maternal health care best practices and initiatives will help moms and their children thrive.” “CMS is taking a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to achieve our goal of making tangible improvements in maternal health and birth outcomes,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/12/15/hhs-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes-with-new-cms-care-model-that-expands-access-to-services-other-proven-maternal-health-approaches.html

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SisterLink.com - Supporting the Northern Manhattan Perinatal …

(7 days ago) WEBNorthern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership, Inc (NMPP) is a not-for-profit community based organization comprised of a network of public and private agencies, community residents, health organizations and local businesses. NMPP provides crucial services to women, children, men and families in many neighborhoods throughout Manhattan.

https://www.sisterlink.com/

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Government officials warn of complex threats to US elections

(3 days ago) WEBSupreme Court clears way for latest Louisiana congressional map As House readies a vote on Israeli arms, Democrats whip members in opposition Administration releases maternal mental health plan

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/government-officials-warn-of-complex-threats-to-us-elections/

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Senate Rules advances three AI election bills - Roll Call

(8 days ago) WEBSenate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and other Democrats put it in no uncertain terms Wednesday: Congress must act fast to ward off threats to U.S. elections posed by deceptive artificial

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/senate-rules-advances-three-ai-election-bills/

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Supreme Court clears way for latest Louisiana congressional map

(6 days ago) WEBPosted May 15, 2024 at 6:10pm. The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Louisiana can use its latest congressional map that contains two Black opportunity districts for this year’s election

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/supreme-court-clears-way-for-latest-louisiana-congressional-map/

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Nutrients Free Full-Text The Role of Fresh Beef Intake and

(1 days ago) WEBBeef is an excellent source of nutrients important for maternal health and fetal development. It is also true that the Mediterranean diet is beneficial for the health of both the mother and offspring; however, the relative value of fresh beef intake within Mediterranean diet patterns during pregnancy is unknown. The objective of this project …

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/10/1436

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Schumer proposes $32 billion annual spending under AI road map

(4 days ago) WEBPosted May 15, 2024 at 1:28pm. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and his artificial intelligence working group on Wednesday backed a proposal for the federal government to spend at least

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/schumer-proposes-32-billion-annual-spending-under-ai-road-map/

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