Health Activist Biweekly | May 8, 2019
Building a safety net for teen mental health, 3 of 5 maternal deaths are preventable, laws to protect against surprise medical bills, & more - - - Health Activist Biweekly:
May 8, 2019
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In the News
Reinvesting In Health News
Poll: Majority of Americans want laws protecting them from surprise medical bills | The Hill
Adolescent Behavioral Health News
Building a Safety Net for Teen Mental Health: Youth Advocate Perspectives | AcademyHealth
Commonwealth advocates for acceptance, open dialogue regarding mental health | The Shenandoah Sentinel
Teen Mental Health Efforts Underway in Zip Code 15217 | Jewish Healthcare Foundation
One in 7 Latina girls in Philadelphia has attempted suicide, yet their struggles often remain invisible | Philly.com
The Long And Winding Road To Mental Health Care For Your Kid | California Healthline
Maternal Mortality News
CDC: 3 out of 5 maternal deaths are preventable | Modern Healthcare
We’re investigating how insurance gaps endanger mothers. This is why. | Vox
Huge Racial Disparities Found in Deaths Linked to Pregnancy | New York Times
Many Pregnancy-Related Maternal Deaths Occur Months After Delivery: CDC | U.S. News & World Report
With American Maternal Deaths Rising, There's More Focus On Hearts — And Marching For Moms | WBUR
Bipartisan House panel leaders ask agencies for maternal mortality data | The Hill
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