Health Activist Biweekly | September 26, 2018
New legislation to protect against surprise medical bills, pediatricians supporting gender-diverse youths & more
Health Activist Biweekly
September 26, 2018
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Adolescent Behavioral Health News
Kids, teen, college student mental health problems on the rise | ABC News
Pediatricians are key in supporting transgender, gender-diverse youths | AAP News
Parents Are Leery Of Schools Requiring ‘Mental Health’ Disclosures By Students | KHN News
Maternal Mortality News
What states aren't doing to save new mothers' lives | USA Today
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