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Teachers, state employees voice frustration over State Health Plan

NC Health News

By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Teachers and state workers have long counted on better-than-average health benefits to help make up for the lower pay and demands of their government jobs. Others report paying more for everything from physical therapy to mental health services.

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New Jobs and Internships in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Maternal Health Task Force

Interested in a position in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child or adolescent health? Every month, the Maternal Health Task Force rounds up job and internship postings from around the globe. Here are positions open for applications in December 2024.

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EPA’s Controversial Pesticide Rule Sparks Health Concerns

Mercola

According to earlier research, high prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos is associated with decreases in both psychomotor and mental development scores among children. The underlying causes of chlorpyrifos-related health issues are rooted in its chemical structure and mode of action. point decrease in the Mental Development Index.

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November Policy Updates: Annual Policy Assessment, Vaccine Toolkit, Medicaid Advocacy on the Hill, and more!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Upcoming Federal Agency Comments: Key comment deadlines from SAMHSA, IHS, and SSA on policies affecting Native health. This report highlights: Key Achievements in advocacy, policy, and health initiatives supporting urban Native communities. Partnerships and Collaborations that have strengthened resources for Urban Indian health.

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February 27, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Running from April 2025 through June 2026, this collaborative experience offers robust technical assistance, individualized coaching, and professional development to help teams create actionable policies that address the unique needs of their communities. Download the invitation letter from AMCHP CEO Terrance E.

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April 24, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Policy Alerts deliver sensitive announcements and timely information on issues spanning Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary Branch that affect maternal and child health (MCH). Register now !

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NCUIH Calls for Protected Funding of Indian Health Service & Funding for Key Indian Health Programs in Written Testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

National Council on Urban Indian Health

On February 26, 2025, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) regarding the 119 th Congress Priorities for Indian Country. Appropriate $80 million for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Native Americans.