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News stories from the past 60 days.

Feb 14, 2024 - Announcement of a new collaborative among 6 states aiming to understand the challenges leading to postpartum mortality and find new solutions to address it. This collaborative will work alongside the National Governors Association initiative Improving Maternal and Child Health in Rural America State and Territory Policy Learning Collaborative which focuses on policy to improve health outcomes.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Feb 7, 2024 - Profiles one of New Mexico's rural and tribal health councils which works to address health issues in their communities. Programs include home modification, exercise classes for older adults, overdose prevention resources, and more. Discusses the importance of understanding a community's culture and local barriers to care for resource and service providers. Describes sustainability and funding challenges.
Source: New Mexico Political Report

Last Updated: 2/15/2024