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Could doulas improve maternal health outcomes in the U.S.?

Association of Health Care Journalists

The combination of policy changes, new research, and the evolving role of doulas in both in-person and virtual settings presents an opportunity for health journalists to explore how doulas can help to address the maternal health crisis and improve outcomes for women across diverse populations.

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Network for Public Health Law Among Leading Public Health Organizations Joining Moyle Case as Amicus in 9th Circuit 

The Network for Public Health Law

“Idaho’s law criminalizes nearly all abortion care, which can be crucial for stabilizing pregnant individuals facing emergencies,” said Joanna Suder , Senior Attorney for Reproductive Health headquartered in the Western Region at the Network.

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The Network in 2025: Connecting Public Health, Community Needs, and Law and Policy Solutions

The Network for Public Health Law

A Message from Interim Co-Executive Directors Quang (“Q”) Dang and Ann Phi-Wendt “ While laws and policies can serve as barriers to health equity, they can also be used to promote health and advance equity and this is, has been, and will continue to be the focus of our work, whatever the political climate might bring.

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6 story ideas as the Supreme Court mulls transgender health care 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Depending on the ruling, it could pave the way for more restrictive health care policies affecting not only transgender care but also other areas like reproductive health. Story ideas The changing landscape of civil rights.