Alex Kearly, ASTHO Director of Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships, says doula care is one of the most promising strategies to address maternal health disparities; Kay Matthews, Executive Director and Founder of the Shades of Blue Project, tells us that too often Black mothers have to choose between their mental health and basic family needs; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, discusses a federal plan to replace lead pipes used for drinking water in this week’s View from Washington D.C. Report; and ASTHO’s latest profile of state and territorial public health is now available online.

ASTHO Blog Article: Increasing Access to Doulas will Ease the Maternal Health Crisis

Shades of Blue Project Webpage

Environmental Protection Agency News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion for Lead Pipe Replacement to Advance Safe Drinking Water as Part of Investing in America Agenda

ASTHO Webpage: Profile of State and Territorial Public Health