In their April article, Sarah Hall Gordon of Boston University School of Public Health and coauthors explore the effects of postpartum Medicaid expansion in Colorado and mental health care utilization.

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Politics shouldn’t trump public health.

It is unacceptable that today the Biden Administration has yet again delayed a rule that would end the sale of menthol cigarettes.

The science is clear: these delays are completely unjustified and cost lives.

Balancing work and childcare during spring break can be a serious struggle. We need to do more to support working parents, from adopting a federal paid leave policy, to lowering barriers to childcare.

'The work requirement for Medicaid caused someone who was already on Medicaid and working to lose both Medicaid and their work.'

As John Oliver explains on Last Week Tonight, so-called 'work requirements' don't work. Instead, they put millions at risk of losing coverage.

The 2024 Annual Data Release provides a snapshot of the health of the nation’s counties through the lens of more than 80 factors – from housing, education, voter turnout and more. Explore your county’s data: countyhealthrankings.org #CountyHealth

Short-term insurance plans can be risky, leaving people without comprehensive health coverage when they need it most. This move by the Biden Administration is a win for consumers.

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30 years of fighting for bodily autonomy, safe communities, equity, & justice. Inspired by our foremothers, we stand firm in our commitment to ensure everyone's right to make decisions about their own bodies and lives.

#ReproJustice #BMHW24 #30YearsStrong

This Black Maternal Health Week, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation partnered with People's Television to create 2 free short films that showcase the stories of reproductive justice advocates Chanel L. Porchia-Albert and Jennie Joseph.

Add these films to your watchlist this week: rwjf.ws/3J7Xhk8

Children enrolled in ACA health plans rose 40% between 2023 - 2024.

While I wish I could celebrate, that still means over a million kids who lost coverage in the Medicaid unwinding remain uninsured. States must do more to keep kids from slipping through the cracks.

Dive into the vital role of Doulas! Learn why they should be recognized as experts and involved in legislation. Understand their history and importance in planning, implementation, and output. Advocate for inclusive policies!
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Exciting news! The Department of Labor is looking to measure unpaid household labor in its 2025 expenditure data.

Women have long done the majority of this unpaid work, so understanding it better will help inform more equitable policies.

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