GBPI In The News Press State lawmakers look for solutions to Georgia’s maternal mortality crisis January 4, 2024 / January 5, 2024 by Lauren Frazier With Georgia’s maternal mortality rates among the worst in the country, state lawmakers and advocates gathered on Thursday to share ideas and solutions to improve outcomes. The Georgia House Democratic Caucus hosted a statewide public hearing at the Georgia Capitol seeking answers to decrease worsening infant and maternal mortality throughout the state. Over a dozen […] Read more » Black maternal health GBPI Georgia Health Care Access Health Care Coverage Health Care Disparities Health Care Equity maternal health maternal mortality medicaid medicaid unwinding
Blog Cash and Safety Net Ife Finch Floyd Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Cash Supports Should be Integrated into the Maternal-Infant Health Policy Agenda August 29, 2022 / August 30, 2022 by Ife Finch Floyd GBPI would like to thank Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia for their thoughtful review of this paper. Key Takeaways The wellbeing of Georgia’s children and families starts with healthy mothers and babies. Research is finds that financial stability during the earliest years of a child’s life can lead to positive outcomes in adulthood. […] Read more » child care EITC housing maternal health medicaid Safety Net TANF