Women's
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Improving Ohio's sexual violence response teams
Sexual violence remains a significant concern in Ohio, and specialized teams, such as Sexual Assault Response Teams and Coordinated Community …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Tragic toll of domestic violence in Ohio
In Ohio, the effects of domestic violence continue to devastate families. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network released its ninth annual fatality …
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Equal Rights Amendment on NY ballot despite challenges
New Yorkers will vote on the state's Equal Rights Amendment in November. Proposition 1 enshrines protections against discrimination based on age…
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
250,000 Nebraskans stand to benefit from paid sick-leave ballot initiative
Nebraska is one of three states with paid sick leave on the ballot next month. Nebraska women are disproportionately affected by a lack of paid sick …
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
TX Hispanic leaders dispel immunization myths, encourage vaccinations
Medical professionals and advocates in the Latino community are using National Hispanic Heritage Month to encourage residents to prepare for the upcom…
Monday, October 7, 2024
AR renters could benefit from proposed National Tenants Bill of Rights
By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…
Monday, October 7, 2024
America's 'era of misinformation' not exclusive to elections, voting
Wading through misinformation these days is not exclusive to voting rights and rules - but also can cause confusion about health, well-being…
Study: Low wage workers in AR could benefit from minimum wage increase
A new study finds minimum-wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …
NY works to address high maternal mortality rates
New York is working to address its maternal mortality rates. The state's Department of Health reported between 2018 and 2020, there were 121 …
New treatment options available for postpartum depression
More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …
Groups provide new treatment options for postpartum depression
More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …
TX postpartum expert: 'reach out for help'
About 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth. What's typically known as the "baby blues" usually lasts around three …