.@POTUS’ FY 22 discretionary budget proposal demonstrates a great step in the right direction with investments in critical programs that impact our members and their patients’ health. @acog is encouraged to see: 1/
- Over $200M to help address #maternalmortality and morbidity w/ a focus on addressing race-based inequities in maternal health outcomes through investments in rural areas, #MMRCs, training to improve culturally congruent care & more 2/
- Critical investments to promote health equity in health care system, confront racial disparities in health outcomes, expand access to culturally competent care, diversify the health care workforce, and address #SDOH 3/
- $8.7B for @cdc to restore capacity, modernize public health data collection, and support public health efforts
- Funding for programs to increase access to care in rural areas by incentivizing and bolstering medical professionals to practice and remain in rural areas 4/
- 18.7% increase in funding for #TitleX Family Planning Program, a good step to aid recovery of this vital program that has long been severely under-resourced & requires significant additional funding to restore access to essential health care services for millions of people 5/
- $1B for critical #VAWA programs to address growing gender-based violence crisis
- $ for WIC to combat food insecurity, which is disproportionately experienced by families of color
- Increased funding for IHS to address health inequities experienced by Indigenous people 6/
- Increased funding for programs to improve racial & ethnic diversity in science
-$ for medical supplies stockpile
-$ for CDC & NIH firearm violence prevention research
-$ for VA for new investments in women’s health programs & expansion of services for military sexual trauma 7/
.@acog appreciates @POTUS's attention to vital programs and looks forward to continue working together to advance policies that prioritize women’s health care needs and support our members. 8/8

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.@ACOG hosted a virtual briefing on Thursday, where experts from ACOG, @MarchofDimes, and @ACNMmidwives briefed Congress about the unique challenges facing pregnant women in the #COVID19 pandemic. Watch the recorded briefing: bit.ly/3aiNXG0 Here are some highlights:
@acog @MarchofDimes @ACNMmidwives The expert panel acknowledged #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, urging Congress to mitigate the impacts of #COVID19 on communities of color, improve data collection, extend #Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum, and include pregnant women in #COVID19 research. 2/
Sens. & Reps. should share evidence-based #COVID19 information w/constituents & encourage pregnant women to continue prenatal care & maintain strong communication w/their obstetric care team. Hospitals & licensed, accredited birth centers remain safe places to give birth. 3/
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