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Child Care: Cost, Shortages and Solutions

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The national average price of childcare in 2023 was $11,582. This is equivalent to 10% of a married couple with children’s median household...

ZERO TO THREE brought together families from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. at the end of April for its Strolling Thunder™ rally on Capitol Hill that urged policymakers to take bold action now on maternal health, infant and early childhood mental health, early learning and childcare, housing, and economic security.

Commentary2 years ago

A Child’s First Three Years Hold the Power to Unlock Bright, Strong Futures

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In communities across the country, families are striving to give their children a good start in life. They share a common desire for...

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity scientist at Harvard Medical School, joins health care advocates to unveil the Obesity Bill of Rights in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo)

BlackPressUSA2 years ago

Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Contrary to the common biases of people with chronic obesity, Dr. Fatima Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and staunch supporter of the...

Statistics show nearly 48 percent of African American adults are clinically obese, with a detailed breakdown exposing 37.1 percent of affected men and 56.6 percent of women, in contrast to 32.6 percent of whites. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Commentary2 years ago

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Obesity Bill of Rights has garnered initial endorsements from 36 prominent organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Nurses...

Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of Reproductive Health, CDC

Advice4 years ago

PRESS ROOM: Hear Her Campaign Addresses Health Inequities Among Pregnant and Postpartum People

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many pregnant and postpartum people may feel ignored or dismissed when sharing their concerns, which may make them hesitant to ask questions or...

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Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Unveiled Amidst Surging Obesity Rates Nationwide

PRESS ROOM: Hear Her Campaign Addresses Health Inequities Among Pregnant and Postpartum People

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