Assembly approves statewide screening guidelines for placenta accreta spectrum The Assembly passed a bill directing the state health department to develop evidence-based screening guidelines for placenta accreta spectrum after sponsors cited rising incidence and maternal-health risks; the vote was unanimous.

The New York State Assembly unanimously passed a groundbreaking bill to standardize screening guidelines for placenta accreta spectrum, a rising pregnancy complication that can have life-threatening consequences.

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City Council advances maternal‑health package to strengthen data, coverage and services Council members on Oct. 29 passed a package of resolutions and introduced bills aimed at improving maternal‑health data reporting, expanding postpartum services and securing coverage for home monitoring devices. Sponsors characterized the measures as steps to address stark racial disparities in maternal outcomes.

New York City Council takes bold steps to combat the maternal health crisis, addressing alarming disparities and expanding vital services for pregnant and postpartum residents.

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Doctor Ashanda Saint John advocates for maternal health reforms in New York Saint John emphasizes urgent need to address maternal mortality and healthcare disparities.

Dr. Ashanda Saint John passionately calls for urgent reforms in maternal health care to combat alarming disparities and preventable mortality rates in New York.

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