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Newborn Supply Kit Shows Promising Early Results HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WEBThe Biden-Harris Administration is fighting to give all children an equal start in life. This includes a commitment to improving the experience of having a baby.Given the strong evidence of positive impact that baby box programs have on enhancing maternal and infant health, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched …

https://www.hhs.gov/blog/2023/12/04/newborn-supply-kit-shows-promising-early-results.html

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About the Newborn Supply Kit HHS.gov

(2 days ago) WEBThe Newborn Supply Kit program is made possible through a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the nonprofit organization, Baby2Baby. The Kit is modeled on successful programs in other countries and seeks to: Reduce the time, stress, and burden on new parents to obtain …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/maternal-health/newborn-supply-kit/about/index.html

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RSV shot for newborns is hard to find because supply and price …

(3 days ago) WEBAmelia Templeton/OPB. One major issue is the initial price: at $495 per dose, it's the most expensive standard childhood shot. Many pediatricians have been reluctant to order it, unsure about

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/25/1208322069/a-new-rsv-shot-could-help-protect-babies-this-winter-if-they-can-get-it-in-time

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U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Continue to Increase: A 10-Times

(7 days ago) WEBKey findings. Almost 9 in 10 cases of newborn syphilis in 2022 might have been prevented with timely testing and treatment during pregnancy.; More than half were among people who tested positive for syphilis during pregnancy but did not receive adequate or timely treatment.; Nearly 40 percent were among mothers who were not in …

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1107-newborn-syphilis.html

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Newborn screening undermined by hospital delays; babies put at …

(6 days ago) WEBNewborn screening is required by law in every state. Parents can refuse tests for religious reasons, but nearly 98% of the nation's newborns are tested. The protocol is straightforward: A baby's

https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/archives/2022/04/29/newborn-screening-undermined-hospital-delays-babies-put-risk/7379819001/

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How hospitals inflate bills for healthy births by labeling them

(2 days ago) WEBTotal bill: $16,221.26.The Anthem BCBS negotiated rate was $14,550. Insurance paid $10,940.91 and the family paid the remaining $3,609.09 to the hospital.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/27/1049138668/childbirth-how-hospitals-inflate-bills

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Disease screening for newborns varies by state, leading to delayed

(8 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services recommends that newborns get screened for 37 disorders, including cystic fibrosis and Pompe disease, as well as 26 other related disorders. Krabbe

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/disease-screening-newborns-varies-state-leading-delayed-diagnoses-rcna88894

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Minnesota becomes first state to screen all - MN Dept. of Health

(5 days ago) WEBNews Release Feb. 8, 2023. Earlier this week the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) became the first state in the nation to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a common viral infection that can have serious health effects for children if not detected early. Newborn screening is a set of tests that check babies

https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2023/ccmv020823.html

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Three additional conditions approved for newborn - MN Dept.

(8 days ago) WEBNews Release Aug. 28, 2023. Contact information. Three additional conditions approved for newborn screening in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is boosting health protections for newborn infants in the state by adding three new conditions to its Newborn Screening Program.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2023/newborn082823.html

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Congenital syphilis is still rising. Better treatment in pregnancy

(3 days ago) WEBIt finds more than 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis in 2022 alone, representing about a 30% increase from the year before. While syphilis can be effectively treated during pregnancy, the

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/07/1211172725/syphilis-among-newborns-continues-to-rise-pregnant-moms-need-treatment-cdc-says

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Newborn health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WEBThe Newborn health Unit consists of several scientists, paediatricians and neonatologists and is led by Dr Rajiv Bahl, a researcher and neonatologist. The team represents 30 number of years of collective experience in public health within the domain of Newborn health. The skills of the team are representative of the work of the unit in research

https://www.who.int/teams/maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-ageing/maternal-health/about/newborn-health

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Judge's decision could force change in Michigan's handling of …

(1 days ago) WEBJudge’s decision could force change in Michigan’s handling of newborn blood samples. FILE - This July 2022 photo shows a lab in Lansing, Mich., where the state health department tests blood from newborns for more than 50 rare diseases. A judge has found key parts of Michigan’s newborn blood-testing program unconstitutional in a …

https://apnews.com/article/michigan-newborn-blood-spots-constitution-d3db6a3d09ae65d7c7054a0f483c6833

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Newborn health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(9 days ago) WEBIn 2014, 194 Member States of the Sixty-seventh World Health Assembly endorsed the action plan (Resolution WHA67.10). Led by UNICEF and the World Health Organization, Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) was guided by the advice of experts and partners and by multistakeholder consultations and a web-based consultation with …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/newborn-health/

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Screening newborns for deadly immune disorder saves lives

(6 days ago) WEBAmong the rest, the five-year survival rate remained steady, at 72% to 73%, from 1982 to 2009, despite advances in clinical care. The survival rate then increased to 87% from 2010 to 2018. Among children whose disease was identified by newborn screening rather than illness or family history, 92.5% survived five years or more after …

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/screening-newborns-deadly-immune-disorder-saves-lives

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Minnesota begins screening newborns for Krabbe disease - MN …

(8 days ago) WEBSince 1964 when Minnesota started screening for PKU (phenylketonuria), blood samples from all Minnesota newborns have been sent to MDH’s Public Health Lab for screening unless their parents opt out. The lab now screens all babies born in Minnesota for more than 60 conditions. In 2023, the lab screened more than 60,400 newborns from …

https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2024/newborn022624.html

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Delays to screen newborns in a timely manner put babies at risk

(3 days ago) WEBDelays by Oklahoma hospitals, Health Department to screen newborns put babies at risk. July 6, 2017. Newborn screening identifies rare diseases that can cause disability, death or serious health issues if not treated quickly. Dozens of Oklahoma hospitals are failing to send tests to the state lab in a timely manner. Tweet.

https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/delays-oklahoma-hospitals-health-department-screen-newborns-put-babies-risk/

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Children's health: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn …

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2021, Texas reported its highest-ever number of cases in newborns, at 685, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Then that number jumped another 39% last year to 950

https://abc13.com/texas-news-syphilis-in-newborns-newborn-health-spike-cases/13783125/

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NJ Department of Health

(1 days ago) WEBMeibol Rodriguez. Health Center. 428 - 60th Street, Rm 30. West New York, NJ 07093. Phone: 201-295-5028. Fax: The Department of Health oversees all aspects of public health services. It is responsible for oversight of health care institutions, hospital financing, public health and environmental laboratory services, senior services, health …

https://nj.gov/cgi-bin/dhss/vital/registrars.pl?county=Hudson

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Police searching for body of newborn baby in landfill site - NBC …

(8 days ago) WEBParke also said the baby's mother, his stepdaughter, had recently moved to California from Ohio with her husband and the couple's three other children, ages 1, 3 and 5, but "things didn't work out

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-searching-body-newborn-baby-landfill-site-mother-arrested-child-rcna152317

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Home - Maternal Health Organization in New Jersey - PMCH

(7 days ago) WEBAbout Us. Our initiatives promote healthy pregnancy and new parenthood, empower communities, and engage healthcare providers with education, support, and vital resources. We work with our member hospitals, healthcare providers, community organizations, and the community. Learn More.

https://pmch.org/

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NEWBORN SCREENING AND GENETIC SERVICES PROGRAM

(2 days ago) WEBDepartment of Pediatrics 30 Prospect Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601 Ph # (551) 996-5600 Fax # (551) 996-5336 James M. Oleske, M.D., MPH Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School Medical Science Building F-570A 185 S. Orange Ave Newark, NJ 07103 Ph # (973) 972-1504 Fax # (973) 972-6443 Patient Appointments (973) 972-3300 Central New Jersey

https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/nbs/documents/scid.pdf

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Welcoming a New Baby HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WEBAbout the Newborn Supply Kit. The Newborn Supply Kit Program is a pilot program made possible through a public-private partnership between The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a non-profit organization, Baby2Baby. Having a new baby is a joyful and exciting time, but can also be overwhelming. It is normal to need …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/maternal-health/newborn-supply-kit/index.html

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Whooping cough: Cases up again as five infant deaths reported

(2 days ago) WEBGetty Images. Five babies have died from whooping cough as cases continue to rise in England, health officials have announced. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported 1,319 cases in England

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68982968

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DHEC Advises Expectant Parents to Monitor Baby Health by …

(1 days ago) WEBCounting kicks is a simple way to monitor a baby’s well-being. The Count the Kicks initiative reports that nearly 30% of stillbirths can be prevented when expectant parents are educated on the

https://www.postandcourier.com/kingstree/news/dhec-advises-expectant-parents-to-monitor-baby-health-by-counting-the-kicks/article_2682a0f0-0e08-11ef-a3be-37f4185ed479.html

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Man accused of kidnapping baby from park after killing mother …

(8 days ago) WEBA Texas man accused of kidnapping a 10-month-old girl at a New Mexico park after having fatally shot her mother and another woman had previously threatened to "start killing people and children

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-accused-kidnapping-baby-park-killing-mother-threatened-start-killi-rcna152371

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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline MCHB

(7 days ago) WEBPregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7. 1-833-TLC-MAMA. Text Call I just learned about the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and wanted to share this free resource. Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA any time to talk with a trained counselor.

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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Resources new moms in Riley County should know about

(3 days ago) WEBFor new families and those expecting soon, the department is holding their 3rd annual community baby shower from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at the Sunset Zoo.. For more information

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/resources-new-moms-in-riley-county-should-know-about/ar-BB1mzQ8I

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Health department not regularly inspecting nursing homes

(4 days ago) WEBMay 17, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. The Maryland Department of Health is failing in its duty to regularly inspect nursing facilities in the state and investigate complaints from residents, allowing

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/17/maryland-health-department-nursing-home-abuse-neglect/

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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents …

(7 days ago) WEBNew parents contend with an average of $3,000 of medical debt : Shots - Health News Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/09/1250233411/childbirth-pregnancy-medical-debt

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North Bergen Water Main Break Causes Street Closure - Shore …

(6 days ago) WEBNORTH BERGEN, NJ — North Bergen Police Department officers are currently managing a water main break on 76th Street, resulting in a road closure. The street is closed in both directions from Tonnelle Avenue to Cottage Avenue to facilitate emergency repairs. Residents and businesses affected by water service disruptions are …

https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2024/05/16/north-bergen-water-main-break-causes-street-closure/

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/14/biden-harris-administration-announces-maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-amid-urgent-public-health-crisis.html

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The VA adds a veterans health clinic in an East - Health News …

(6 days ago) WEBDr. Shereef Elnahal, VA Under Secretary for Health, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the VA's new Sabal Park clinic on May 13 in Tampa. The clinic can serve up to 3,600 veterans and will eventually expand offerings to include laboratory services, pharmacy consultations, nutritional support and social work assistance.

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-05-16/the-va-opens-a-veterans-health-clinic-in-an-east-tampa-neighborhood

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NJ Department of Health

(8 days ago) WEBMunicipality: The Department of Health oversees all aspects of public health services. It is responsible for oversight of health care institutions, hospital financing, public health and environmental laboratory services, senior services, health care policy and research, minority and multi-cultural health and preparedness for and response to all

https://nj.gov/cgi-bin/health/localhealth/selectcounty.pl?countychoice=20Union

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Eva Lawler puts NT Health on notice after department budget …

(6 days ago) WEBThe figures were laid bare in the latest NT budget, which showed the substantial overspend by the health department taking its costs to nearly $2.2 billion for 2023-24. Chief Minister Eva Lawler

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-15/nt-health-department-budget-blow-out-government/103849166

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US Justice Department Calls for More Antitrust Enforcement in …

(6 days ago) WEBListen. 2:13. The US hasn’t enforced its antitrust laws enough in the health care industry, top Justice Department officials said, voicing particular concern about consolidation among groups of

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/top-doj-antitrust-officials-call-for-more-health-care-enforcement

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Walmart's strong first quarter driven by - Associated Press News

(7 days ago) WEBBut Walmart is scaling back in areas where it has not done well and said last month that it would close its health centers and virtual care service. Walmart reported profits of $5.10 billion, or 63 cents per share for the quarter ended April 30. That compares with $1.67 billion, or 21 cents per share, in the same period last year.

https://apnews.com/article/walmart-firstquarter-earnings-inflation-economy-2dc446f6df16aa8c1cfc76df81a9ae1f

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