Missouri has gained approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage.
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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.
Join dash4debra: The Run/Walk for Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness
Bring the whole family to support the dash4debra Run/Walk on August 27th and help raise money for epidermolysis bullosa (EB) research and find a cure!
Biden Marks Anniversary of Law Aiding Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed a law that benefits veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Confirms Record 2,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths in Cook County for 2022
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed 2,000 opioid overdose deaths for 2022, breaking the previous record of 1,935.
Congressional Bipartisan Group Introduces SHINE for Autumn Act to Reduce Stillbirths
A bipartisan group in Congress introduced the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act.
