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GIRLS EMBRACING MOTHERS RELEASES REPORT SHOWCASING SHOCKING LACK OF DATA COLLECTED ON CHILDREN WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girls Embracing Mothers (GEM) – the nonprofit organization empowering young girls with mothers in prison to break the cycle of incarceration and to lead successful lives – released "Love Beyond Bars", which highlights that less than a quarter of US states collect reliable data on the status of incarcerated women with children.

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  • GEM's research reveals that the majority of states fail to put appropriate mechanisms in place to support children of incarcerated parents.
  • Twenty-four states (48%) do not collect any type of data on the number of incarcerated women with children.
  • Other states used the information to develop or partner with programs inside the prison(s) for parents and their children.
  • Girls Embracing Mothers, Inc. is a Dallas based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Enhances Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care Criteria to Advance Health Equity

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) released new evaluation criteria for Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care starting in 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) released new evaluation criteria for Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care starting in 2023.
  • BDC for Maternity Care is a national center of excellence program that encompasses more than 1,000 health care facilities nationwidealmost 25% of all birthing hospitals.
  • The refresh follows CMS' Maternity Care Convening on December 13 that brought together policymakers and leaders from across the health care continuum to discuss solutions to improve maternal health care.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.

Encouraging Play Helps Parents Better Support Their Children's Development

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guiding parents to play and read with their babies increased parental support of their children's cognitive development by the time they turned twosetting the stage for children's improved school readiness by age four.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guiding parents to play and read with their babies increased parental support of their children's cognitive development by the time they turned twosetting the stage for children's improved school readiness by age four.
  • The work evaluated the effects of a parental education and support program they developed, called Smart Beginnings, for primarily Black and Hispanic children growing up in low-income and under-resourced communities.
  • Most of the mothers were married or had a live-in partner, and all were eligible for Medicaid.
  • As the children got older, books were also given to the parents to read to the children.

New Hubble Connected "Smart Nursery" Products Honored with Prestigious Mom's Choice Awards Gold Seal of Approval as "Best in Family-Friendly Products"

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hubble Connected, leaders in emotional tech and creators of the "connected nursery," are proud to announce that its Guardian Wearable Baby Movement Monitors and Eclipse Smart Soother/Wi-fi Audio Monitors have been honored with the Mom's Choice Award® Gold Seal of Approval as "Best in Family-Friendly Products." Like all Hubble Connected products, the Eclipse and Guardian products work seamlessly with the free, HubbleClub app (available on iOS and Android). It provides full control of all Hubble Connected products from a smartphone and helps scheduling, tracking functionalities and provides a library of resources.

Key Points: 
  • Like all Hubble Connected products, the Eclipse and Guardian products work seamlessly with the free, HubbleClub app (available on iOS and Android).
  • It provides full control of all Hubble Connected products from a smartphone and helps scheduling, tracking functionalities and provides a library of resources.
  • Hubble Connected Guardian and Eclipse: All in the Family
    The Guardian Family includes the Guardian+ ($149), Guardian Pro ($299), and the Guardian Cam ($199).
  • Hubble Connected Founder & Chairman, Dino Lalvani, noted: "We're delighted that our Guardian+ and Eclipse+ have been recognized by the Mom's Choice Awards.

Maryvale and Health Net - Partners in Community Service Through Seton House Health Net Grant to Maryvale Enables Much-Needed Service for Homeless Single Mothers

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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ROSEMEAD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryvale today announced the receipt and implementation of grant funds from Health Net for Seton House, a program for homeless single mothers.

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  • Maryvale today announced the receipt and implementation of grant funds from Health Net for Seton House, a program for homeless single mothers.
  • ROSEMEAD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryvale today announced the receipt and implementation of grant funds from Health Net for Seton House, a program for homeless single mothers.
  • With the gifted funds from Health Net, Maryvale extends its mission of community-based assistance via Seton House.
  • Last December, they donated $100,000 to Seton House at Maryvale, paying for the renovations on the kitchen and the multipurpose room at Seton House.

SAYSH ANNOUNCES NATALIE HOLLOWAY AS THE NEW FACE OF THE BRAND'S MATERNITY RETURNS POLICY

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saysh, the community-centered footwear brand for and by women, is pleased to announce BALA co-founder Natalie Holloway as the new face of its Maternity Returns Policy. Formerly helmed by Saysh co-founder Allyson Felix, the pioneering policy offers Saysh customers who have previously purchased a pair of Saysh Ones a complimentary pair, in their new size, should the customer experience a change in foot size upon becoming pregnant.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saysh, the community-centered footwear brand for and by women, is pleased to announce BALA co-founder Natalie Holloway as the new face of its Maternity Returns Policy .
  • "I was so honored to be asked to join the Maternity Returns Policy as the new face, and to follow Allyson is very humbling.
  • "Saysh represents hope, acceptance and the power to create change, and that is exactly what we are hoping to do through this policy.
  • For more information on Saysh's Maternity Returns Policy and to shop the brand's selection of footwear made for and by women, visit Saysh.com and follow @bysaysh .

Martin Searle Solicitors Launch their Annual Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Campaign 'Mind the Bump 2023'

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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BRIGHTON, United Kingdom, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Searle Solicitors launch their nineteenth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.

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  • Martin Searle Solicitors launch their nineteenth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.
  • BRIGHTON, United Kingdom, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Martin Searle Solicitors launch their nineteenth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.
  • Martin Searle Solicitors' campaign will challenge these biased perceptions and provide clear information outlining best practice for employers on their responsibilities around pregnancy and maternity at work.
  • Fiona Martin , Director and Head of Employment Law, says: " Pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace continues to be a growing issue.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: Provider of choice for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) continue to be the provider of choice for wisdom teeth removal and dental implants, according to national consumer surveys conducted since 2017.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) continue to be the provider of choice for wisdom teeth removal and dental implants, according to national consumer surveys conducted since 2017.
  • For dental implants, 59 percent of baby boomers said an OMS is their preferred provider for the surgical procedure that offers a long-term solution to missing teeth.
  • Since 2017, oral and maxillofacial surgeons have been named the preferred provider over general dentists and other dental specialists by at least 6 of 10 survey respondents regarding wisdom teeth and more than half of baby boomers for dental implants.
  • "Patients seeking to have their wisdom teeth removed or replacing missing teeth with dental implants can search for an AAOMS member using the Find a Surgeon tool on MyOMS.org ," said Schwartz.

A Place for Mom Hires Horizon Next for Digital Media

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted senior living advisory service in North America, has awarded Horizon Next its digital media business across social, search, and programmatic media, in addition to existing planning and buying responsibilities for television and print, which it's managed since 2020. Horizon Next, the Horizon Media company focused on accelerating business growth by combining human insights with data and disruptive strategies, will direct A Place for Mom's consolidated annual media budget with an integrated view of its media investment for real-time optimization and performance analytics.

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  • Horizon Next, the Horizon Media company focused on accelerating business growth by combining human insights with data and disruptive strategies, will direct A Place for Mom's consolidated annual media budget with an integrated view of its media investment for real-time optimization and performance analytics.
  • "Horizon Next will give us valuable insights into how our investments perform holistically across all channels and we look forward to our expanded relationship."
  • Horizon Media , Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022 , delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands.
  • The company is consistently recognized by independent media outlets for its client excellence and has earned several "Best Workplaces" awards reflecting its commitment to DEI and the life and well-being of everyone at Horizon Media.

Government of Canada invests $1.2 million to promote mental health in postpartum women and their families within Asian and South Asian immigrant communities

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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enhance referral processes from physicians and midwives to community supports, including mental health services, for diverse immigrant communities in the Tri-Cities region of British Columbia.

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  • enhance referral processes from physicians and midwives to community supports, including mental health services, for diverse immigrant communities in the Tri-Cities region of British Columbia.
  • Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Associate Minister of Health
    "This program supports service providers to promote positive mental health among postpartum women.
  • for their ongoing work to bring awareness to maternal mental health and reduce the stigma around getting mental health supports."
  • "On behalf of the communities we serve, I'm grateful for the Government of Canada's investment in the mental health of Asian and South Asian immigrant women and their families in B.C.