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Maternal health bill poised for breakthrough in Legislature

BOSTON — Warning that lives are at stake, the House co-chair of a commission focused on postpartum depression called on her colleagues Tuesday to advance legislation to stem the tide of worsening maternal health outcomes that are disproportionately impacting people of color.Certified professional midwives (CPMs) would gain a pathway to become licensed in Massachusetts under […] ....

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Sen. Cronin honored for impact on public health policy

FITCHBURG — Sen. John J. Cronin was recognized by the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians as the organization’s Legislator of the Year for Family Medicine during an event held at the UMass Club in Boston.“Sen Cronin’s understanding of the health care system as a whole, and his understanding and appreciation of the important role that […] ....

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Allow the use of campaign funds for childcare

Parents of small children face daunting obstacles in running for political office. Massachusetts should join 30 other states and the federal government in allowing them to tap their campaign accounts for childcare. ....

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