Governor Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives to improve maternal health in New York. The governor revealed an $8 million grant for the Morris Heights Health Center in the Bronx to expand maternal care services. Additionally, doula care will be added to Medicaid statewide, and paid prenatal leave will be expanded. Hochul emphasized the personal importance of tackling the infant and maternal mortality crisis, stating, 'Being pregnant should not be a death sentence.' The announcement was made alongside Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and other childbirth advocates. These measures aim to make it easier for expecting, birthing, and postpartum mothers to access necessary services and appointments.
Hochul grants $8M to Bronx medical center to expand maternal care https://t.co/XRx6EsErnJ
Thank You Madame Governor @GovKathyHochul for visiting Bronx Borough Hall to meet with Deputy Borough President Janet Peguero and I on our Administration’s maternal healthcare priorities. We must address this health crisis and save lives together. https://t.co/Ib5SSZlfcC
UPDATE: New York is making it easier for expecting, birthing and postpartum mothers to access doulas and doctors appointments. Gov. Hochul announced three steps toward improving prenatal and postpartum maternal health Monday. @NatDuddridgeTV reports. https://t.co/KlQOQCf8N2
Thank You Governor for your commitment and leadership in maternal healthcare and addressing the morbidity crisis we face in the Bronx. We look forward to our continued work together to create an equitable system that provides all opportunities for women in our State. https://t.co/gJBznl3cF5
‘Mom governor’ Hochul adds doula care to Medicaid, expands paid prenatal leave “Taking on the infant and maternal mortality crisis is personal for me,” Gov. Hochul said. “Being pregnant should not be a death sentence.” https://t.co/z5y8yJlL4i
🎉 Thank you @CityAndStateNY for this honor of selecting me for the 2024 Bronx Power 100 list. Congrats to all of this year’s fellow honorees! https://t.co/5z9ydsHIh2
New York is making it easier for all moms to access doula services and take paid time off for prenatal doctors appointments. @NatDuddridgeTV has a look at what the governor announced today. https://t.co/KlQOQCf8N2
Governor Kathy Hochul announces expanded doula care services https://t.co/Z0TB59H5S8 https://t.co/DNklHUAdAn
.@GovKathyHochul appearing with @bronxbp and childbirth advocates — talking maternal health. Announcing $8M for Morris Heights Health Center. And expansion of #doula care statewide. After this event we anticipate she’ll take questions on @MTA and #congestion pricing. #NBC4NY https://t.co/5WpWPZ6ecg
Thank You @crainsnewyork and @delta for hosting the 5 Boroughs One Stage Breakfast to discuss current issues and priorities facing our communities and our City. Always a pleasure to join my fellow Borough Presidents to discuss our Blueprint for the Bronx! 👊👊 https://t.co/MXdn0IbiPg