11 projects were selected to refine the care process into reproducible steps. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) kicked off the final round of its research…
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President Signs Executive Order on Women’s Healthcare Research
The first lady says the support for research will allow women to get the healthcare they need. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that directs…
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HHS Launches New Postpartum Maternal Health Collaboration
National Governors Association simultaneously launched a related Policy Learning Collaborative. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Postpartum Maternal Health Collaborative this week. The new…
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CDC Warns of Annual RSV Resurgence
Mainly affects elderly people, and spread usually starts in Florida The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an alert this week regarding the annual spread of…
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HHS Funds Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
$23 million is being awarded to 30 research projects. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $23 million in grant funding through their Teen Pregnancy Prevention…
Read MoreCDC Reports on Medical Mistreatment During Pregnancy
Minorities and uninsured or publicly insured receive worse treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report documenting widespread experiences of mistreatment during medical appointments…
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Federal Judge Allows Most Provisions of NC Abortion Ban
The only measure blocked by the court pertains to early pregnancy. District Judge Catherine Eagles ruled that most of North Carolina’s 12-week abortion law can go into effect…
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FDA Panel Votes for Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The recommendation minimizes the dangers of the side effects. An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted this week to recommend the over-the-counter sale of…
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Policies for Pregnant Service Members and Families Updated
Defense Department creates flexible days off for reproductive health care appointments. The Department of Defense (DoD) has released three policies specific to the care of pregnant service members…
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HHS Offers Abortion Guidance for Migrant Youth
Taxpayer funding to cover pregnancy termination in breach of the Hyde amendment. The Department of Health and Human Services is facilitating access to abortion for migrant youth. In a…
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