Category: Maternal Health

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center plans to re-establish obstetrics unit

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 27, 2026 | Hospitals, Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center told state regulators it plans to re-establish obstetric services at its Marion facility.

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Lawmakers consider direct funding for expectant mothers on Medicaid

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 23, 2026 | Legislature, Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Advocates are asking lawmakers to consider a plan this spring to provide direct financial support to expectant and new mothers on Medicaid.

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Partum Health leaders talk expansion of doula care at health systems

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 17, 2026 | Health Systems, Maternal Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Partum Health recently launched a new partnership with the University of Chicago Medicine Family Birth Center – Hyde Park to provide 24/7 access to doula care for birthing patients.

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CDPH announces significant drop in overdose deaths among Black women

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 15, 2026 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Chicago has seen a 50 percent drop in the number of overdose deaths among Black adult women, the city’s health department announced Tuesday.

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Officials break ground on South Side Birthing Center

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 7, 2026 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Chicago public officials joined health leaders Tuesday to break ground on the state’s first dedicated, nonprofit birth center.

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Category: Maternal Health

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center plans to re-establish obstetrics unit

Lawmakers consider direct funding for expectant mothers on Medicaid

Partum Health leaders talk expansion of doula care at health systems

CDPH announces significant drop in overdose deaths among Black women

Officials break ground on South Side Birthing Center

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