Category: Maternal Health

Kelly proposes plan to task hospitals, birthing centers to develop safe discharge plan

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 2, 2025 | Federal Government, Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, introduced legislation last week to urge hospitals and other maternal health providers to develop and implement a safe discharge labor plan.

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IDPH report finds continued disparities in birth outcomes

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 1, 2025 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Black Illinois women continue to die at disproportionately higher rates during and after pregnancy, according to a state report released last week.

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Report finds Illinois, Chicago continue to struggle with preterm birth rates

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 18, 2025 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois and the city of Chicago continue to rate poorly for premature births, according to a new report by the March of Dimes.

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Johnson seeks tax on social media companies to support mental health services

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 20, 2025 | Maternal Health, Top Stories | 0

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last week unveiled a $16.6 billion spending plan that seeks to bolster emergency responses to mental health crises through a new tax on social media companies.

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