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Changes could be coming to Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act as President-elect Donald Trump builds his administration. (I Viewfinder/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, November 21, 2024

2nd Trump term to affect health coverage for Arkansans

Low-income Arkansas families could be in for some big cuts to health care under a second Trump administration, according to health experts. Policy …

Feeding Texas is advancing policy solutions to both prevent hunger and tackle its causes and consequences. (Daniel Vincek/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Feeding Texas Network prepares for legislative session

The nonprofit Feeding Texas Network has announced its priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The food insecurity rate continues to rise in …

Ohio's inadequate family leave policies and systemic gaps contribute to high rates of infant mortality (7.06 per 1,000 births) and maternal mortality (18.8 per 100,000 births) both above the U.S. average). (Best/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Report: Paid family leave and what it could mean for Ohio

Ohio is among the many states where a majority of workers lack access to paid family leave. A new report by Groundwork Ohio finds three in four …

After immigrating to the U.S. many immigrants and their families encounter challenges, including low-paying jobs, language barriers and navigating complex systems. (artiom.photo/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Immigrant families in northwest AR struggle to make ends meet

By Antoinette Grajeda for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop…

Five of its six neighboring states have fewer restrictive laws on reproductive care than South Dakota. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, November 18, 2024

SD keeps abortion ban, but 'the landscape is changing'

A majority of South Dakotans have voted to maintain a strict abortion ban but other factors are shifting the landscape for reproductive care in the st…

More than 2 million votes were cast for the Democratic ticket in Ohio, although more than 55% of Ohio voters supported the Republican ticket. (Wikimedia Commons)

Middletown looks to JD Vance to help improve local economy

Ohio Republicans will soon have stronger representation in Washington, D.C., as Buckeye State native and Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance is set to …

President-elect Donald Trump said during his campaign the issue of abortion access should be left to states. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has said he hopes Trump sticks to his viewpoint. (Adobe Stock)

WI Supreme Court hears case on 1849 abortion law

It is now up to Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to decide the fate of an abortion law from the mid-1800s. A circuit court determined last year an 18…

Approximately 560,000 Arkansas households live below the ALICE threshold of financial survival. (Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock)

More AR families struggle with food insecurity

By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…

Four in ten women under the age of 30 said abortion was the number one most important issue this election cycle, according to the health policy nonprofit group KFF. (Feng Yu / Adobe Stock)

AZ passes abortion measure, advocates still concerned about a Trump presidency

Voters in Arizona overwhelmingly supported and approved Proposition 139 last week, which enshrines abortion rights into the state's constitution…

Nevada was one of seven states last week that passed pro-abortion ballot initiatives. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada, called for Trump, also passes abortion rights ballot measure

Nevada voters supported Question 6, which will protect abortion rights in the Silver State. The proposal will add language to the state …

While Amendment 3 protects the right to abortion in Missouri, it does not mandate state funding for abortion procedures, so Medicaid and state funds are not used for most abortions. (Bits and Splits/Adobe Stock)

Both sides react as Missouri reverses near-total abortion ban

Strong reactions are pouring in from both sides as Missouri voters made history by adding abortion rights to the state constitution. The decision to …

Some 43% of of municipal officeholders are women in Oregon, compared to 32% nationwide. (Dog Paw Productions/Adobe Stock)

Report: More OR women are running for office and winning

Oregon has the third highest percent of women in city government, according to a new report from Rutgers University. It may be proof of the success …

Following Roe vs. Wade's overturn, over 40,000 people in restrictive states obtained medication abortions through shielded providers in the second half of 2023, reflecting a sharp rise in use. (NanSan/Adobe Stock)

Election Day raises new fears over Comstock Act, reproductive rights

By Lauren Rankin for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News Service …

Comedians lobbing political jabs from a right perspective are gaining ground through popular podcasts such as the Joe Rogan Experience. (Adobe Stock)

Right-wing comedians gain ground in conventionally liberal spaces

Uproar over racist jokes at a Madison Square Garden rally for former President Donald Trump has put a spotlight on the increasing influence of right-l…

The nonprofit Step By Step in Lexington said a major barrier to participation is a lack of understanding among grocery stores about how WIC works and what products are covered under the program. (Honeysage Photo Co.)

WIC program updates to expand nutrition access for KY moms, babies

A federal nutrition program for low-income moms and babies now includes canned fish and beans, whole grains such as quinoa and cornmeal, and more …

Moms of young children remain vastly underrepresented in state capitols across the country, according to the Vote Mama Foundation. (Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock)

Breaking down barriers to seeking political office in New Mexico

In politics, money talks and the barrier makes it tough for the average person to run for office and still harder in New Mexico. State legislators …

According to the United Way, more Americans are seeking assistance for help with everyday needs. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)

Antipoverty community: Poverty line is garbage

Advocates in the antipoverty community said lawmakers are not doing enough to help people escape poverty. They said the inaction is increasing the …

Amendment E would change language in South Dakota's state Constitution regarding positions including lieutenant governor, Supreme Court justices, circuit court judges and the governor, as well as terms for groups of people, including

SD’s Amendment E about 'celebrating women'

South Dakota voters will soon decide on Amendment E, which would adjust language in the state Constitution for certain officeholders. Amendment E …

Breast cancer in the United States occurs primarily in middle-aged and older women, but age is not the only risk factor. (TarasGrebinets/Adobe Stock)

NM women get new recommendations for breast cancer screenings

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health professionals are urging New Mexico women and those in other states to get screened at younger …

Abbey Hall, the daughter of a former Delaware County Sheriff, said the experience of having to cross state lines for medical care made her feel like a fugitive. (Adobe stock)

Indiana’s restrictive abortion laws force mother to seek care in Illinois

A Carmel, Ind., mother of two is sharing a very personal story hoping it affects Hoosiers ahead of Election Day. Abbey Hall was forced to travel to …

Breast surgical oncologist Tran Ho, DO, FSSO, speaks with a patient at El Camino Health about her mammogram. (El Camino Health)

Breast cancer rates rising in women younger than 40, Asian women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and experts say in recent years, they've seen a rise in diagnoses among women younger than age 40…

At 16 months of age, Lexi Badenhop's team of physicians say she is hitting milestones she might have missed without fetal surgery for spina bifida. (Nationwide Children's Hospital)

Transforming lives through spina bifida treatment in Columbus

October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a birth defect that affects one in 2,000 births in the United …

The survey shows that because of Texas abortion laws many OB/GYN physicians and resident physicians are considering or have made changes to their practices that reduce the availability of OB/GYN care in the state. (Laura/Adobe Stock)

Abortion ban prompts concern among TX doctors

A recent survey of OB/GYNs in the state shows that doctors are concerned and confused by Texas' abortion ban. 76% of doctors surveyed say they feel …

Statistics from the ALICE in Arkansas initiative show a significant increase in the number of ALICE households following COVID. (Zadvornov/Adobe Stock)

AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents

By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …

Roughly 120,000 Montana families receive some form of public assistance. Many are caregivers or single parents and 97% are employed. (Adobe Stock)

New report shows who gets Montana public assistance and why

A new report from the Headwaters Foundation in Montana showed at least half the people who receive public assistance are only enrolled for one year…

A 2021 study found that social isolation and loneliness may increase cardiovascular disease risk by 29% in post-menopausal women. (Rido/Adobe Stock)

MO doctor discusses link between menopause, heart health

Research shows menopause can impact heart health, and the American Heart Association in Missouri is urging women to stay informed and take preventive …

Americans' unpaid care, two-thirds of which is performed by women, is valued at more than $1 trillion each year, according to a 2024 analysis by the National Partnership for Women and Families. (Adobe Stock) <br />

Report: WV women play major economic role as unpaid caregivers

Women's labor force participation rate in West Virginia has fallen over the past two decades but more are performing unpaid work, mostly as …

Mammography exams at a younger age can help doctors detect breast cancer earlier, when it is more treatable. (My Ocean studio/Adobe Stock)

Women urged to screen for breast cancer at earlier age

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals are urging women to get screened at earlier ages than previously suggested…

Around 25% of older voters identify as family caregivers, according to the poll. (Adobe Stock)

Poll: Older AZ voters will be decisive in this year's election

Arizona voters 50 and older are "extremely motivated" to vote in next month's election, now less than 20 days away. And while most have already made …

Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire regularly introduce legislation to restrict access to abortion services, including previous bills to enact 15-week and 15-day abortion bans. (Adobe Stock) <br />

Reproductive freedom on ballot in NH governor’s race

In the race for New Hampshire governor, the candidates' positions on reproductive rights could be a deciding factor. Pollsters have said it is a …

Domestic violence-related homicides in Ohio doubled from 2018 to 2019, highlighting a growing crisis in the state. (Domarita Lopez-Wilcox)

Tragic toll of domestic violence in Ohio

In Ohio, the effects of domestic violence continue to devastate families. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network released its ninth annual fatality …

Health care workers and community members work to share factual information about vaccines as we approach the cold and flu season. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)

TX Hispanic leaders dispel immunization myths, encourage vaccinations

Medical professionals and advocates in the Latino community are using National Hispanic Heritage Month to encourage residents to prepare for the upcom…

A Siena College poll showed Democrats support the state's Equal Rights Amendment 89-7% and independents support it 64-23% but Republicans oppose it 55-32%. (Adobe Stock)

Equal Rights Amendment on NY ballot despite challenges

New Yorkers will vote on the state's Equal Rights Amendment in November. Proposition 1 enshrines protections against discrimination based on age…

In 2022, fewer than 40% of workers with incomes below the federal poverty threshold earned paid sick leave compared with 77% of those with earnings at least four times the federal poverty threshold. (nicoletaionescu/Adobe Stock)

250,000 Nebraskans stand to benefit from paid sick-leave ballot initiative

Nebraska is one of three states with paid sick leave on the ballot next month. Nebraska women are disproportionately affected by a lack of paid sick …

There are now no consistent renters' rights nationally and some states, like Arkansas, have very few tenants' rights. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)

AR renters could benefit from proposed National Tenants Bill of Rights

By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…

The average person's struggle to distinguish between true and false online information now extends beyond voting to health, well-being and civic life. (nicoletaionescu/Adobe Stock)

America's 'era of misinformation' not exclusive to elections, voting

Wading through misinformation these days is not exclusive to voting rights and rules - but also can cause confusion about health, well-being…

All Arkansas employers must display an approved Arkansas minimum-wage poster in a prominent place to inform employees about the minimum wage and their worker's rights under Arkansas labor law. GoodIdeas/Adobe Stock)

Study: Low wage workers in AR could benefit from minimum wage increase

A new study finds minimum-wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …

Congressional lawmakers introduced the 'Momnibus Act', a series of bills providing funding and services to reduce maternal mortality and disparities in maternal health care. (Adobe Stock)

NY works to address high maternal mortality rates

New York is working to address its maternal mortality rates. The state's Department of Health reported between 2018 and 2020, there were 121 …

More babies are born in late summer than most other times of the year, with Sept. 9, 12 and 19 ranking as the most common birthdates on the calendar. (Adobe Stock)

New treatment options available for postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …

Health care professionals warn that untreated bouts of postpartum depression can lead to serious health consequences, both for the new parent and their child. (Adobe Stock)

Groups provide new treatment options for postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …

Through MCC's MOMobile programs, advocates meet parents and families for pregnancy, parenting, and community reproductive health education. Parents and families can also receive baby items to help with their child's development. (Maternity Care Coalition)

'MOMobile' works to strengthen maternal mental health in PA

About one in eight new mothers reports symptoms of postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A community-…

If postpartum depression symptoms last longer than a few weeks, mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor. (sementsova321/Adobe Stock)

TX postpartum expert: 'reach out for help'

About 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth. What's typically known as the "baby blues" usually lasts around three …

The latest America's Health Ranking Report finds 10.6% of New Jersey women experience postpartum depression in 2021, slightly below the national average of 12.7%. (Adobe Stock)

NJ taking action to improve maternal mental health

New Jersey ranks poorly for maternal mental health. The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health gave the state a C- due to several factors. A bill …

More than 22% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are from causes related to mental health and substance use, including suicide and drug overdoses, according to the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration. (Adobe Stock)

KS aims to increase screening for maternal mental health

One in five people giving birth experience pregnancy-related mental health conditions and medical professionals are trying to help Kansas moms catch s…

Postpartum anxiety occurs in up to 11% of new mothers. Symptoms include feeling very nervous and recurring panic attacks. (Adobe Stock) <br />

GA mothers face growing need for postpartum mental health resources

September is one of the busiest months for childbirth, but it also highlights the growing need for postpartum mental-health resources in Georgia…

Experts urge greater support for NC mothers facing postpartum depression

September is one of the busiest months for childbirth, but it also highlights the growing need for postpartum mental-health resources in North …

According to a 2019 Illinois Department of Health report, almost 12% of new mothers were diagnosed with postpartum depression. Of those, nearly 60% took prescribed medication for depression treatment and almost 32% received counseling. (Adobe Stock)

IL moms have added options to address postpartum disorder

A new baby should bring a time of happiness for a family but what is frequently dismissed as the "baby blues" is a mental health condition called post…

Postpartum depression can happen any time after childbirth, but often starts within one to three weeks of having a baby. (Adobe Stock)

NV nurse practitioner: 'Baby blues' treatment options improving

While it may be the last day of Suicide Prevention Month, one Nevada psychiatric nurse practitioner wants moms grappling with postpartum depression …

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2nd Trump term to affect health coverage for Arkansans

Feeding Texas Network prepares for legislative session

Report: Paid family leave and what it could mean for Ohio

Immigrant families in northwest AR struggle to make ends meet

SD keeps abortion ban, but 'the landscape is changing'

Middletown looks to JD Vance to help improve local economy

WI Supreme Court hears case on 1849 abortion law

More AR families struggle with food insecurity

AZ passes abortion measure, advocates still concerned about a Trump presidency

Nevada, called for Trump, also passes abortion rights ballot measure

Both sides react as Missouri reverses near-total abortion ban

Report: More OR women are running for office and winning

Election Day raises new fears over Comstock Act, reproductive rights

Right-wing comedians gain ground in conventionally liberal spaces

WIC program updates to expand nutrition access for KY moms, babies

Breaking down barriers to seeking political office in New Mexico

Antipoverty community: Poverty line is garbage

SD’s Amendment E about 'celebrating women'

NM women get new recommendations for breast cancer screenings

Indiana’s restrictive abortion laws force mother to seek care in Illinois

Breast cancer rates rising in women younger than 40, Asian women

Transforming lives through spina bifida treatment in Columbus

Abortion ban prompts concern among TX doctors

AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents

New report shows who gets Montana public assistance and why

MO doctor discusses link between menopause, heart health

Report: WV women play major economic role as unpaid caregivers

Women urged to screen for breast cancer at earlier age

Poll: Older AZ voters will be decisive in this year's election

Reproductive freedom on ballot in NH governor’s race

Tragic toll of domestic violence in Ohio

TX Hispanic leaders dispel immunization myths, encourage vaccinations

Equal Rights Amendment on NY ballot despite challenges

250,000 Nebraskans stand to benefit from paid sick-leave ballot initiative

AR renters could benefit from proposed National Tenants Bill of Rights

America's 'era of misinformation' not exclusive to elections, voting

Study: Low wage workers in AR could benefit from minimum wage increase

NY works to address high maternal mortality rates

New treatment options available for postpartum depression

Groups provide new treatment options for postpartum depression

'MOMobile' works to strengthen maternal mental health in PA

TX postpartum expert: 'reach out for help'

NJ taking action to improve maternal mental health

KS aims to increase screening for maternal mental health

GA mothers face growing need for postpartum mental health resources

Experts urge greater support for NC mothers facing postpartum depression

IL moms have added options to address postpartum disorder

NV nurse practitioner: 'Baby blues' treatment options improving