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** Redesigning Maternal Health Webinar Series
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** Watch: Prioritizing Doula Well-Being
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Doulas are essential to improving maternal health outcomes, but who’s caring for the caregivers? During the second webinar in our Redesigning Maternal Health series ([link removed]) , expert speakers shared powerful insights on how to create a more sustainable future for doulas – one that centers their mental health, values their contributions, and ensures the long-term retention of this vital workforce.
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** Register: Increasing Access to Doula Care
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Join us on Wednesday, October 15th for the third and final session in our Redesigning Maternal Health series, exploring what it takes to increase access to doula services. Presenters will share bright spot stories that highlight practical strategies, tools, and recent advocacy efforts to help broaden access to this crucial workforce.
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** Breaking Down Myth vs. Facts Around
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** Health Equity Executive Orders
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Executive Orders passed by President Trump aim to stall progress of health equity professionals working to close systemic gaps in healthcare. This new resource created in partnership by theLegal Defense Fund ([link removed]) and theHealth Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) breaks down the potential impact of two anti-equity and anti-gender executive orders and clarifies the rights of health equity advocates.
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** Communications Skills and Resources:
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This month, the Health Equity Community Collaborative ([link removed]) launched a three-part interactive training series designed to equip community-based and public health organizations with resources and approaches to building trust and shaping powerful narratives. Speakers in this first session highlighted messaging and active listening tools to respond to health challenges.
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** The Family Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Model
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Developed by Manatt Health with support from Team Select Home Care, Family Voices, Health Leads, and the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, this paper outlines the unique benefits of thefamily certified nursing assistant (CNA) model ([link removed]) , including addressing workforce shortages, improving care continuity and quality, and strengthening family agency.
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** What We Are Watching, Reading and Hearing!
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As public health data is stripped from federal resources, a new platform from Yale School of Public Health offers near real-time, de-identified data on everything from childhood immunizations to chronic and respiratory illnesses. Created using data from hospitals, labs, CDC surveillance, wastewater, and even search trends, this tool is critical for keeping public health rooted in real-time, community-centered response.
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Tribal Health Officials Work To Fill Vaccination Gaps as Measles Outbreak Spreads ([link removed])

Tribes across South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and beyond are increasing vaccination rates by hosting mobile clinics, calling families, and launching culturally tailored campaigns - all while confronting ongoing challenges like limited transportation, mistrust, and underfunded Indian Health Services.
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Worth Repeating: Pregnant Women, Infants, Young Children are NOT Protected in Proposed Medicaid Cuts ([link removed])

The recently passed H.R.1 Bill includes a wide range of cuts to Medicaid and other vital supports for mothers, infants, and young children. Medicaid covers nearly half of all births in the U.S., along with essential services like prenatal care, postpartum support, and pediatric care. This articles outlines the impact of these cuts on our youngest and most vulnerable.

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