The House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee passed the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act.
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Measles Cases Rise: “Get Vaccinated,” Cook County Public Health Says
Cook County public health officials cite measles cases and strongly urge residents to get vaccinated against measles if they haven’t already.
PREEMIE Act for Improved Pregnancy Outcomes Passes U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 3226, the PREEMIE Act, to enhance pregnancy outcomes and infant health.
Legislation Introduced to Ban Dangerous Water Beads Marketed to Kids
In a move to protect children from injuries from water beads, legislators introduced legislation banning them being marketed to children.
40 States Now Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage
Missouri has gained approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage.
Cook County Abolishing $281.3M in Medical Debt Underscores a Crisis.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the success of the Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI).
National Legislators Offer Bipartisan, Bicameral Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023.
Village Hosts Blood Drive Amid Sickle Cell Disease Epidemic, Blood Shortage
The Village of Park Forest is partnering with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Robin Kelly’s CARE For Moms: Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
The MOMMAs Act & Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act aim to reduce maternal mortality & morbidity rates in the US. #CAREMoms
A Guide to the Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
UPDATED protection against COVID-19 with ModernaTX and Pfizer’s updated mRNA vaccines approved by the US FDA for emergency use for 2023-2024.