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Stronger starts for Mississippi families

Mississippi is addressing high infant mortality through doula support, home visiting and extended postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers and babies.

By Alyson CurroMarch 26, 20260

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Universal home visits are changing postpartum care in New Orleans

Louisiana’s first universal home-visiting pilot in New Orleans shows how early, in-home support improves outcomes for mothers, babies and families.

By Every Child ThrivesMarch 11, 20260

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Thriving futures: When working hard isn’t enough

Louisiana and Mississippi face some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation. Programs like Family Connects in New ...

By Alyson CurroFebruary 24, 20260

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Saving lives through rural emergency training:

Every family deserves a safe birth. STORK trains rural teams in Mississippi to handle OB/newborn emergencies—and it's already saving lives.

By Alyson CurroMay 21, 20250

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Six ways to support children’s mental health this spring

As the seasons change and warmer days return, spring presents an opportunity to focus on children’s mental health and well-being.

By Every Child ThrivesMarch 24, 20250

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Putting the public back in public health: Q&A with Caroline Brunton

The most important thing we can do for the future of public health is to ensure that it really centers those who need ...

By Every Child ThrivesAugust 29, 20240

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Stronger starts for Mississippi families

Universal home visits are changing postpartum care in New Orleans

Thriving futures: When working hard isn’t enough

Saving lives through rural emergency training:

Six ways to support children’s mental health this spring

Putting the public back in public health: Q&A with Caroline Brunton

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