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NEWS & EVENTS

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News, policy explainers, legislative updates and community events—organized so readers can quickly understand what matters.

MATERNAL HEALTH

Houston Chronicle — maternal mortality in Texas

Reporting on maternal mortality and policy questions affecting maternal health.

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MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH

Public Health Watch — postpartum mental health care gaps

Reporting on gaps in postpartum mental-health care and access.

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HEALTHCARE ACCESS

Laredo Morning Times — access to care for uninsured children

Coverage concerning uninsured patients, physicians, and access to care.

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HEALTHCARE ACCESS

Houston Chronicle — children’s hospitals and Medicaid

Coverage of children’s hospitals and Medicaid policy changes.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Midland Reporter-Telegram — respiratory viruses in Texas

Coverage of flu, COVID-19, emergency-room visits, and respiratory-virus trends.

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MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH

Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health — role of hospitals

A resource examining how hospitals can address maternal mental health.

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EVENTS & PUBLIC MEETINGS

Verified events only.

EVENT

Public meetings, hearings & community events

We will post verified legislative hearings, public meetings, educational webinars, and community health events here with dates, locations, and registration or source information.

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THE WATCHLIST

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