The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines on newborn circumcision, stating that the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, which justifies families having access to the procedure. The revision did not go as far as recommending circumcision for all newsborns but instead recommended each family make the decision based on their beliefs and discussions with their doctors.… Read More
Florida was one of seven states that took part in a peer learning iniative around women’s health needs that identified ways Medicaid programs can better improve reproductive health. California, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas also participated in the peer-to-peer learning project that was jointly funded by the CDC and The Commonwealth Fund. The project looked… Read More
The state released the final infant mortality statistics for 2011 and the news is good for Florida’s families: The infant mortality rate has fallen to 6.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, a historic low and down 33 percent from 1990. The full Florida Vital Statistics Reports can be found here. The overall infant mortality rate in… Read More
Held by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action every year since 1991, the week is intended to be a celebration and awareness campaign that brings attention to the issue of breastfeeding to communities all over the world. This year’s theme is: Understanding the Past – Planning the Future: Celebrating 10 years of WHO/UNICEF’s Global Strategy… Read More
Although research has shown that preventive care can identify health concerns before they develop into more severe and costly problems, cost and coverage are primary factors in whether preventive services are utilized. With the new changes to preventive services for those on Medicaid, through the Affordable Care Act, a new research brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation looks at… Read More