Healthcare
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Debunking one big myth about Black healthcare
It’s crucial to challenge harmful myths. One especially harmful one is the idea that Black individuals have higher pain thresholds.
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The harsh truth of maternal health for Black Americans
It’s time to confront the harsh realities of systemic inequities in maternal healthcare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are three times more likely than white woman to die from causes related to pregnancy. There’s a lot behind those numbers. Things like access to healthcare, underlying chronic health conditions, systemic…
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How to spot the symptoms of preeclampsia
Let’s confront the stark reality: too few understand the challenging experience of preeclampsia in Black maternal health.
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Good news! NC offers free classes for overwhelmed and isolated parents
Access to affordable resources isn’t just about the child’s well-being—it’s about supporting parents too! From infancy through adolescence, every stage presents unique challenges and without adequate support, parents can feel overwhelmed and isolated, affecting their mental health and parenting abilities. The NC Triple P State Learning Collaborative ensures that every parent, regardless of their stage,…
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Comparing the cost of home births and hospital births
As healthcare costs soar, many are turning to alternative birthing options like midwifery care and home births or birthing centers.
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NC abortion providers brace for influx of patients from the South
Abortion providers work to meet current demand, scramble to accommodate a looming surge of out-of-state patients as Florida’s six-week ban takes effect.
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Biden campaign hosts roundtable on Black maternal health
“Despite Black people comprising only 22% of North Carolina’s population, Black women accounted for 43% of pregnancy related deaths between 2020 and 2022,” Rep. Price said.
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VIDEO: Biden Wants to Guarentee Affordable Care for Children, Seniors, and the Disabled
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cardinal & Pine (@cardinalandpine) President Biden’s proposed budget would provide millions of families with affordable childcare, elder care, and support for people with disabilities, financed by tax increases on corporations and the wealthy.
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The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024
Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for North Carolina seniors.
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Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
