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Tag: Rep Alma Adams

shows the logo of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus in large blue letters with an illustration of a pregnant woman to raise awareness for rising maternal mortality rates among black American women
Posted inGender health

NC congresswoman tackles maternal health disparities

by Melba Newsome May 26, 2020January 29, 2021

By Melba Newsome During a press conference on April 16, 12th district Congresswoman Alma Adams held up a picture of Kira Johnson, a woman she’d never met but whose tragic death compelled her to act. Johnson, 39, was in exceptional health and had the best prenatal care. In 2016, she had a planned Cesarean section […]

Four people on a panel on stage, flanked by Congress banners
Posted inPublic Health

We know what you did this summer

by Yen Duong September 10, 2019April 13, 2021
shows the US Capitol in th rain
Posted inRural Health

A Day on Capitol Hill, Through a Rural Health Lens

by Taylor Knopf February 20, 2018April 14, 2021
Posted inFeatured, Healthcare Workers, State Health Policy

House Approves Abortion Bill After Marathon Debate

by Rose Hoban July 12, 2013October 19, 2021
NC General Assembly building
Posted inFeatured, Health Insurance, State Health Policy

Abortion Limitation Bill Clears House Committee, Floor

by Rose Hoban May 16, 2013October 19, 2021
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Infectious Disease, Mental Health, State Health Policy

Teen Medical Restrictions Bill Passes House Committee

by Rose Hoban May 8, 2013October 19, 2021

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