Health Care
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans is set to start Nov. 1, but some are worried about challenges that might prevent consumers from signing up.
A south suburban congresswoman wants to stop American mothers from dying during pregnancy and childbirth.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Young Kim (CA-40), co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, celebrate National Breastfeeding Week from Aug. 1-7. National Breastfeeding Week is an opportunity to raise awareness and support for lactation practices and policies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the National Center for Health Statistics released a report showing that |
On Friday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and member of the Health Subcommittee, introduced the Medicare Dental Act. The legislation would provide coverage for certain dental items and services through Medicare Part B, a position that's supported by eighty percent of Americans.
"Mommas are dying across this country. Every year, we lose more mommas to maternal mortality and it's a sad fact that it's more dangerous to have a baby today than it was 25 years ago," began Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
"Las madres están muriendo en este país. Cada año, perdemos más madres con la mortalidad maternal y es triste que sea más peligroso tener un bebé hoy que lo fuera hace 25 años", comenzó la Congresista Robin Kelly.
One thing is clear from USA TODAY's investigation "Deadly deliveries": We need enforceable care protocols.