U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., Aug. 28 released an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. The advisory highlights stressors that impact parents and caregivers, links between parental mental health and children's long-term well-being and the need to better support parents, caregivers and families. The advisory offers actionable recommendations on how to support parents and caregivers through policy changes, community programs and individual actions.

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The Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau has announced grant opportunities available supporting maternal and child…
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In this conversation, Southwest Health’s Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa Carr, M.D., OB/GYN, reflect on the joy of practicing medicine…
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A report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention June 11 found that 15.2% of pregnant women in the U.S. reported current alcohol consumption.…
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The AHA provided a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today for a hearing titled “Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans:…
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The Department of Health and Human Services June 8 released a request for information on research, policy and strategies to improve addiction and…
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A recording of a free webinar on maternity care coding hosted by the American Medical Association on June 2 is now available. Registration is required to view…