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New Report Details Poor Infant And Maternal Health In W.Va.
A new report from the March of Dimes shows West Virginia’s already high preterm birth rate is rising.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Discuss Black Infant And Maternal Health With Lawmakers
The Black Infant and Maternal Health Working Group hosted a breakfast and meet and greet with lawmakers Monday at the capitol.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDHHR To Distribute Federal Funding For Mental Health And Substance Use Services
In a release, the DHHR outlined seven grant programs that will support various health initiatives across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMeeting Challenges To Improve W.Va. Infant And Maternal Mortality Rates
Addressing the West Virginia Legislative Interim Committee on Health Monday, Dr. Angela Cherry is with the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership Advisory Council, a public private collaborative dedicated to improving health outcomes among pregnant women and babies.
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W.Va. to Receive 6 Million for Maternal, Child Home Visiting Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that West Virginia will receive approximately 6 million dollars for the Maternal, Infant,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Bucks Rising U.S. Maternal Mortality Trend
The United States has some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world -- and unlike most other first-world countries, our rates are…
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