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How to Get Free and Low-Cost Doula Training in NYC
Pregnancy and giving birth can be one of the most exciting and happy experiences in a family’s life. It can also be complicated and scary — especially for women of color in the United States, who experience disproportionately high maternal mortality rates (deaths per 100,000 live births). According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Maryland parents of stillborn children will soon receive a $1,000 tax credit
Tucked into a bill designed for farmers to exempt enhanced agricultural equipment from their taxes, Maryland passed a proposal that would give parents of stillborn children an income tax credit of $1,000 to offset the unexpected costs they face while grieving a child. The amendment came after two consecutive legislative sessions where a standalone bill…
Social Security Disability Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can bring some material support to people who have a severe, long-term disability that limits their working capacity and who have earned enough work credits through paying taxes. There’s a lot to know about who’s eligible, how to apply, and how it all works — and this guide provides an…
The Potomac sewage crisis is ‘over’ according to the EPA. Conservation groups disagree.
The EPA declared it has fixed the Potomac River Interceptor, bringing an ahead-of-schedule end to the sewage spill crisis, but the cleanup is not nearly finished.
The Word ‘Black’ Has Disappeared From Bills Aimed at Addressing Black Maternal Health
This piece was copublished with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics policy and power. The word “Black” has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress’ main legislative vehicle to address the Black maternal health crisis, frustrating some advocates who feel Black women are…
Why hantavirus isn’t the next COVID-19
A cruise ship outbreak of the deadly hantavirus has sparked concerns about spread, as lawmakers criticize the Trump Administration’s response and elimination of critical funding for infectious diseases and potential vaccines and treatments research.
This is why people get health information from social media influencers
A new Pew Research Center report shows about 40 percent of Americans get health and wellness information from social media influencers.
A silent crisis: Native mothers face the highest rates of maternal mortality in Minnesota
Dorene Waubanewquay Day knows the birth stories of her 16 siblings by heart. For her mother’s first five children, she gave birth at home on the Bois Forte Reservation. She said her mother felt comfortable there and could take part in Indigenous birth ceremonies. “She was happy,” Day said. “She was well taken care of.”…
DOJ accuses UCLA medical school of illegally using race in admissions
The Department of Justice has alleged that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally used race as a factor in its admissions process, The New York […] The post DOJ accuses UCLA medical school of illegally using race in admissions appeared first on AsAmNews.
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
by Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival. They passed their newborn screening tests. Some made it to their 2-week wellness visits without concern. Then, without warning, their systems began to shut down. A 7-week-old boy in Maryland developed…
Why floods make Black Americans poorer and sicker
Climate change is causing more flooding events, which are projected to grow in number over the next three decades. Researchers say Black, poor, and rural communities will bear the brunt of the health and financial aftermath.
Understanding early stage glaucoma
Manvinder’s story Manvinder*, a 62-year-old college professor from Minnesota, went for a routine eye examination. His ophthalmologist told him that he had high intraocular pressure in his left eye and would need laser treatment. As a diabetic, he was worried about this diagnosis and approached us for advice. Q: What is high intraocular pressure? Dr.…
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