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14 labor and delivery nurses experience their own baby boom

What started as a group of nurses and friends taking a photo during a shift change has turned into a viral social media moment — in the best way.

Study examines decline of obstetric services in rural and urban hospitals

A Health Affairs study on the decline of obstetric services in rural and urban hospitals nationwide from 2010-2022 found that seven states had at least 25% of their hospitals report they are no longer providing obstetric services.
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How telemedicine can cut costs and speeds up care for pediatric orthopedic injuries

A study from Nemours Children’s Health surveyed 350 pediatric orthopedic trauma patients who, due to the nature of their injuries, were transferred to pediatric hospitals from other local facilities, and found that more than a third of those transfers could have been avoided — meaning the patients would have gotten faster care at a much lower cost — through the use of telemedicine.

Child and Adolescent Health

The nation’s hospitals play a key role in advancing the health of the 73 million children living in the U.S. Children’s hospitals are uniquely designed to meet the needs of kids and their families, with expertise in treating children with severe and complex health needs. Prioritizing prevention and treatment for kids yields long-term benefits, giving them the tools to thrive throughout their lifetime.

Study finds significant deterioration in U.S. children’s health

A study published July 7 by JAMA found children’s health has significantly worsened from 2007 to 2023.

Five hospitals within Louisiana Children’s Health System receive Birth Ready designation

Five hospitals within the LCMC Health system have earned the Louisiana Birth Ready or Birth Ready+ Designation, a recognition awarded by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC).

From Infancy to Adolescence: Hospitals Step Up to Support Youth Mental Health

Even before the COVID pandemic, the mental health and wellness of our young people was failing.
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Caring for Our Kids: How OHSU is Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Complex Pediatric Patients

In this new “Caring for Our Kids” episode, David Wagner, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist at OHSU, discusses the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare (NICH) program, and how this innovative approach is transforming care for vulnerable children.
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Preparing Fathers for Parenthood: A Prenatal Program Supports Dads, Moms and Babies

n this conversation, Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N. of Rush University Medical Center, and Paul Florsheim, Ph.D. of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the collaborative Preparing for Parenthood program, success stories on how to engage fathers early in the pregnancy journey, and what supporting dads means for stronger and healthier families.
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Arkansas Children’s Research Institute looks to build on ‘forever chemicals’ research

The Arkansas Children’s Research Institute is building on earlier research findings to investigate how exposure to “forever chemicals” affects child development.