Category: Maternal Health

Underwood speaks on maternal health, other health policies

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 20, 2024 | Federal Government, Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, said November’s elections will be critical to the future of healthcare policy during a speech on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Report finds OB-GYN facility closures negatively impacted maternal health on Chicago’s south, west sides

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 2, 2024 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

The closure of obstetric and gynecological facilities has “significantly” affected maternal and infant health on Chicago’s south and west sides, according to a report from the American Medical Association and the Sinai Urban Health Institute.

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Pritzker signs birth equity plan

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 30, 2024 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Monday that advocates hope will close maternal health equity gaps by expanding coverage for services.

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DHS to restore programs related to maternal child health case management

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 28, 2024 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Human Services has reversed a decision to end two programs related to maternal child health case management.

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General Assembly approves maternal health package, reproductive health protections

by Ryan Voyles | May 28, 2024 | Abortion, Legislature, Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

The General Assembly approved several major healthcare initiatives over the holiday weekend, including expanding coverage for maternal health services.

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