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Study finds twins develop slower in early pregnancy than previously believed 

The National Institutes of Health April 7 released a study that found twins — smaller at birth on average than singletons — develop slower in early pregnancy than what was previously known. T
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Case study: How Children’s Mercy Kansas City remodeled efforts to improve community health initiatives

A case study by the AHA's Community Health Improvement network explains how Children’s Mercy Kansas City created a new model to coordinate its community health efforts and make more progress at a faster rate.
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White House EO establishes Make America Healthy Again Commission

President Trump Feb. 13 signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again Commission, to be chaired by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The commission is tasked with “investigating and addressing the root causes of America’s escalating health crisis, with an initial focus on childhood chronic diseases.” 
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AHA podcast: Caring for Our Kids — How OHSU Is Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Complex Pediatric Patients

In this new “Caring for Our Kids” episode, David Wagner, pediatric psychologist at Oregon Health and Science University, discusses the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare program and how this innovative approach is transforming care for vulnerable children.
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Senate reauthorizes Emergency Medical Services for Children Program

The Senate Dec. 10 unanimously passed legislation reauthorizing the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 6960) for an additional five years.
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Building Emergency Readiness to Meet the Needs of Children

In 2024, the U.S. suffered 24 weather and climate disasters.
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Chair File: Transforming Maternal Health Care and Outcomes

Ensuring all women have the care they need during and after pregnancy is a priority at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Across the country, hospitals and health systems are addressing all aspects of maternal care, including access, disparities, the social drivers of health, and mental health concerns.
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AHA unveils revamped maternal and child health webpages

The AHA this week launched refreshed webpages dedicated to maternal and child health.
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AHA podcast: Caring for Our Kids — Children's Colorado Is Meeting the Needs of Medically Complex Patients 

Some pediatric and adolescent patients are considered to have medical complexity — multiple conditions that require numerous health care service lines. In today's new Caring for Our Kids episode, explore how Children's Hospital Colorado has designed seamless care for medically complex kids and their families.
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Senate committee passes legislation on mental health, emergency pediatric services

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions May 23 passed legislation that included proposals on mental health and emergency pediatric services during a markup session.