Research shows that members of "Generation Z" - now in their teens to mid-20s - are almost twice as likely to struggle with mental health issues as other generations. They are also more likely to talk about it. This increased awareness of mental health may ultimately lead to an increased need for support when it comes to school, healthcare and jobs. .
Health policy experts are highlighting a multitude of concerns regarding Florida s Medicaid Redetermination process, claiming it results in a lack of coverage for eligible children and families. During a media call on Tuesday, advocates argued despite the Florida Department of Children and Families stated plan to manage the unwinding of the public health emergency, the reality has been marked by chaos and confusion. Official data released in late July by the U.S. .
“In Ohio and on a national scale, a lot of the research shows that a lot of these women may have to drive 30, 40, 50 minutes to get to their nearest birthing hospital."
By Leah Shepard / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In Ohio, 13 of 88 counties are maternity care deserts, affecting approximately 97,000 women, according to data provided by March of Dimes. A county is classified as a maternity care desert if there are no hospitals providing obstetric care, no birth centers, no OB-GYN’s and no certified nurse midwives, according to March of Dimes. Bianca Zarders, maternal and infant health manager for the Cleveland Market Branch of March of Dimes, said 4,118 babies were born last year to Ohio mothers who live in maternity care deserts. .
Uncleared areas can make it difficult to get around or even prevent people with mobility challenges from getting where they need to go, which can result in health consequences.