Improving Financial Access to Maternal and Infant Care in Rural Areas
This ASTHOBrief addresses the financial challenges facing pregnant people in rural areas.
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Increasing Access to Breastfeeding Resources for Mothers Who Are Incarcerated
Breastfeeding is a shared priority across the nation, and should accommodate mothers who are incarcerated.
Fathers and Partners are Crucial to the Breastfeeding Community
Samuel Walker of Java Jam, a fatherhood initiative dedicated to amplifying the lived experiences of men experiencing the birthing and lactation journey alongside their partners.
Strengthening Maternal and Infant Health Data in the U.S. Territories
Strengthening Maternal and Infant Health Data in the U.S. Territories ASTHO, association of state and territorial health officials, maternal and infant health data, U.S. territories, public health, ...
Building Capacity and Dedicating Field Staff to Address Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19
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In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated barriers to care and treatment for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder. Experts estimate a record-setting 90,000 people died of a drug overdose in ...
Ending America's Maternal Mortality Crisis
Each year, nearly 700 women in the United States die from complications related to pregnancy or delivery. Three in five of these deaths can be prevented, but it involves a collaborative approach, ...
Maternal Mortality in the U.S.: How States Are Working to Reverse the Rate
Two rising health trends are negatively affecting women’s health across the United States: maternal mortality (death from pregnancy or delivery complications) and severe maternal morbidity (mental ...
Creating a 21st Century Legacy Toward Thriving Families
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ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser, PhD, and Tracey Wareing Evans, President and CEO of APHSA, sit down to discuss building a foundational family well-being roadmap amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Importance of Family Engagement in Breastfeeding Programs
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Every August, national, state, and local breastfeeding stakeholders celebrate National Breastfeeding Month by engaging each other and the public in conversations about changes needed to build a ...
Health Officials Encourage Flu Shots to Protect Pregnant Women and Infants
Health Officials Encourage Flu Shots to Protect Pregnant Women and Infants ARLINGTON, VA—Flu season has arrived in the United States and with influenza activity on the rise, being vaccinated against ...