4 Great Breastfeeding Resources for National Breastfeeding Month!
August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate and support breastfeeding families, highlight the benefits of breastfeeding, and provide r…
Tag: Maternal & Child Health
Prioritize Your Children’s Eye Health as the School Year Begins
School supplies, news clothes, and annual check-ups at the doctor are just a few things on a parent’s checklist for the start of a new school year. …
Get Moving with a Free Child Physical Activity Program You Can Do from Home!
Many Latino children have pressing mental health needs but are not getting adequate mental health care, studies have shown. COVID-19 didn’t help, …
USDA Approves Big Changes to Improve Nutrition in WIC Food Packages
USDA has approved a final rule to improve nutrition and support breastfeeding in food packages in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women…
Houston’s Latino Children Struggle with Diabetes, Health Challenges
Nearly one of every two people are Latino in Harris County, Texas, which is home to Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city. As the Latino communi…
Many Latino Families Struggle with Child Care Cost, Access
Child care is crucial for Latino and all families, but some face issues with access and cost. While many Latino households with low incomes used no…
CDC: Mistreatment During Maternity Care Contributes to Maternal Health Disparities
Despite the heaviest spending on healthcare, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. Sadly, this historic …
Giving Birth in Cars: The Reality of Rural America’s Maternal Health Crisis
Implications of the lack of quality maternal healthcare in the United States are well documented. Pre-term birth rates are rising, maternal mental hea…
5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe This Summer
Summer heat waves are increasingly more severe due to climate change, making it important to ensure children’s safety amid rising temperatures. Wh…
Texas Extends Postpartum Medicaid Coverage from 60 Days to Year
June 16, 2023 was a big win for low-income Texas families. Gov. Greg Abbot signed House Bill 12, which extends Medicaid health coverage for Texas moth…