Public Health Review Morning Edition 662: Doula Care Gains Support, Helping Mothers Heal
Alex Kearly, ASTHO Director of Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships, says doula care is one of the most promising strategies to address maternal health disparities; Kay Matthews, Executive Director and Founder of the Shades of Blue Project, tells us that too often Black mothers have to choose between their mental health and basic family needs; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, discusses a federal plan to replace lead pipes used for drinking water in this week's View from Washington D.C. Report; and ASTHO's latest profile of state and territorial public health is now available online.
ASTHO Blog Article: Increasing Access to Doulas will Ease the Maternal Health Crisis
Shades of Blue Project Webpage
ASTHO Webpage: Profile of State and Territorial Public Health