At the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First, we know that voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future of our communities. Research shows that increases in physical and mental health and well-being are related to increases in civic engagement, such as voting. When you vote, and encourage … Continued
The March of Dimes report, published on September 10th, “Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US,” paints a troubling picture of worsening access to maternal care in the U.S. According to the report, 5.5 million women live in counties with little or no access to maternity care services. Women in these areas face … Continued
As we observe Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month in July, I want to emphasize our commitment to addressing the mental health needs of under-resourced and underserved populations, particularly those at high risk before, during, and after childbirth. At the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First, we … Continued
The infant mortality rate for the United States rose 3% in 2022, according to a newly released report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the first year-over-year increase in the rate in 20 years. The report also demonstrated that infant mortality rates increased significantly due to maternal complications. This new … Continued
I wanted to take this moment to address a concerning issue that has been in the news recently: the significant increase in maternal mortality rates in the United States in 2021. As you may already know, the CDC has reported a devastating 40% increase in these rates, which is alarming and deeply troubling. In 2019, the … Continued