Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS

VP Harris announced our new HRSA funding to expand #homevisiting to tackle the maternal mortality crisis - what she called “a critical $440 million to support pregnant women, new mothers, and their children through home visiting programs that will improve health outcomes, child development, and access to resources for years to come,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. Home visiting works. And the Biden-Harris Administration secured a bipartisan deal to double the federal investment in these life-changing services to support infant and #maternalhealth Spent yesterday in Detroit with some amazing home visitors, moms and their little ones who told story after story about how home visiting made a fundamental difference in their lives and the lives of their children. Prenatal, post-partum and early childhood development — home visitors help families to thrive. Honored to build on this work to ensure more families have this opportunity. https://lnkd.in/dRwf3Jg3

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS’s home visiting programs impacted nearly 140,000 parents and children last year in every state across the country. At yesterday’s HRSA Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative gathering at Wayne State University, we heard from home visiting participants about the difference home visiting made in the lives of their families. As we celebrated the release of $440 million in funds to expand voluntary, evidence-based home visiting across the country, I had the pleasure of talking with Monique, a home visiting participant in Michigan, about why this work is so important. #homevisiting #publichealth #MIECHV #MCHBImpact

Home visiting is making a difference in the lives of families across the country. Yesterday, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS announced $440 million in grant funding to support states to expand voluntary, evidence-based home visiting. While visiting Wayne State University for HRSA’s Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative gathering, I had the opportunity to talk with Khalia Hill, a home visitor in Michigan. And I got to hear firsthand from Michigan families about the difference Khalia made in their lives. Every community needs a Khalia! #homevisiting #publichealth #MIECHV #MCHBImpact

This #NationalBreastfeedingMonth emphasizes the link between breastfeeding and oral health with patients. Remind parents and caregivers that sugars in breast milk can cause tooth decay. Encourage parents to visit the dentist when their baby first develops teeth or turns one—whichever comes first. For more resources and tips, visit A #HealthyMouth for Every Body: http://ms.spr.ly/6043lfTHb

TODAY: Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra, and #HRSA Administrator Johnson announced $440 million to sustain and expand the #homevisiting program to support moms and kids all across the country. President Biden signed bipartisan legislation doubling funding for the program; every state and US territory has seen an increase in home visiting funding since the start of the Administration: http://ms.spr.ly/6049l4olH

#HRSA is at Wayne State University with Michigan moms and partners from across the state for our latest state convening as part of our national Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative. HRSA-funded home visiting in Michigan helps moms and babies with breastfeeding, safe sleep, early language development, developmental screening, school readiness, and more.

Today's Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit focused on collaboration between federal partners & Black Maternal Health Caucus- highlighting key advances & investments made in #maternalhealth over the last 5 years & the need for a comprehensive federal investment to end the crisis.

At the Summit Administrator Carole Johnson highlighted HRSA’s collaboration w/ Black Maternal Health Caucus on funding #MaternalHealth research, maternal depression screening & treatment; birth center expansions and the National #MaternalMentalHealth Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

NOW: #HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson is speaking on Enhancing #MaternalHealth Initiative at the Black Maternal Health Caucus 2024 Stakeholder Summit in Joliet, IL alongside the Chair of Black Maternal Health Caucus, & CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.

HRSA BHW Acting Assoc. Administrator, Dr. Candice Chen, at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)#CHIexpo24 highlighted work to increase the number of health professionals focused on behavioral health by growing the National Health Service Corps - plus investing in the next generation of nurses, specializing in maternal #mentalhealth.