Category: Maternal Health

Senate Committee approves expanded implicit bias training for healthcare workers in maternal health

by Ryan Voyles | May 8, 2025 | Legislature, Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

A Senate committee passed a proposal Wednesday to expand implicit bias training for healthcare workers who provide maternal health care.

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12 organizations receive IDPH grants totaling $4.5 million to support birth equity

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 30, 2025 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health said Wednesday that 12 organizations will receive $4.5 million in total to address inequities in birth outcomes.

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Duckworth reintroduces plan to update guidelines for handling of breast milk, accessories during travel

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 28, 2025 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Sen. Tammy Duckworth has refiled legislation she said would support air passengers when they carry breast milk and other maternal health supplies.

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CDPH partners with state on awareness campaign for postpartum Medicaid coverage

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 27, 2025 | Maternal Health, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The Chicago Department of Public Health has launched an awareness campaign for the state’s expansion of Medicaid coverage through 12 months postpartum.

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Illinois chosen for federal initiative to improve maternal health

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 7, 2025 | Maternal Health, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

Illinois will receive $17 million over the next 10 years to support a new Medicaid model to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Category: Maternal Health

Senate Committee approves expanded implicit bias training for healthcare workers in maternal health

12 organizations receive IDPH grants totaling $4.5 million to support birth equity

Duckworth reintroduces plan to update guidelines for handling of breast milk, accessories during travel

CDPH partners with state on awareness campaign for postpartum Medicaid coverage

Illinois chosen for federal initiative to improve maternal health

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