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Rep. Kelly, New Co-Chair of Steering & Police Committee, Works to Protect Hospitals from Cyberattacks
Find out how the Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act can help hospitals safeguard against cyberattacks and protect patient data.
Bridging Healthcare Disparities: Congresswoman Kelly Hosts Roundtable to Diversify Clinical Trials
Join the effort to diversify clinical trials and improve outcomes for marginalized communities. Inclusivity leads to medical breakthroughs.
Congresswoman Kelly Works to Support Rural Maternal Health
Supporting maternal health in rural areas. Learn about the bipartisan effort to provide obstetric care in rural healthcare facilities.
Kelly’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Stillbirth Rates Gains Traction
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee passed the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act.
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).