Midwifery

Qatar Foundation's Wish Opens Applications For Nurse-led Research Projects With Grant Of $15,000

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a Qatar Foundation initiative, has today opened applications for its new grant for nurse-led research projects.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a Qatar Foundation initiative, has today opened applications for its new grant for nurse-led research projects.
  • Two selected projects - one of which must be conducted in Arabic - will be awarded with US $7500 each.
  • The grants have been made possible with the support of the University of Calgary in Qatar.
  • For more information on WISH initiatives, visit wish.org.qa or follow us on social media @WISHQatar.

U.S. News & World Report Names Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital’s Family Birth & Newborn Center in California a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Only one-third of the hospitals evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care earned a High Performing rating.

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  • Only one-third of the hospitals evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care earned a High Performing rating.
  • The Family Birth & Newborn Center earned a High Performing rating in Best Hospitals for Maternity.
  • High Performing is the highest rating U.S. News & World Report awards for that type of care.
  • The Family Birth & Newborn Center is a free-standing building on the Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital campus.

Teratogen Experts Speak Out Against Misleading Study That Discourages Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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The widely studied drug is healthcare providers' recommended choice for the treatment of pain during pregnancy.

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  • The widely studied drug is healthcare providers' recommended choice for the treatment of pain during pregnancy.
  • The response from the world's leading organization on exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding was drafted after a new review receiving widespread media attention that was published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology suggested pregnant women should not use paracetamol or products containing paracetamol at all.
  • Sura Alwan, MSc, PhD, corresponding author of the organization's response said such a recommendation can have serious repercussions.
  • MotherToBaby is a suggested resource by many federal agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Hoag Recognized as Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Already a leader in women's health care, Hoag has the highest volume of deliveries in Orange County and second highest in California.
  • Only one-third of the hospitals evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care earned a High Performing rating.
  • Hoag consists of two acute-care hospitals Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, which opened in 1952, and Hoag Hospital Irvine, which opened in 2010 in addition to nine health centers and 14 urgent care centers.

All MemorialCare Hospitals with Maternity Services Named High Performing for the Best Hospitals in Maternity by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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This is the first time U.S. News has published a list of Best Hospitals for Maternity.

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  • This is the first time U.S. News has published a list of Best Hospitals for Maternity.
  • Only one-third of the hospitals evaluated by U.S. News for maternity care earned a "High Performing" rating.
  • Hospitals and Cardiovascular Hospitals, 10 Largest Children's Hospitals, 100 Best Hospitals - Spine and Prostate Surgeries, Best of Orange County and Long Beach Hospitals and Medical Groups, U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and "high performing" in 31 clinical categories and Newsweek World's Best Hospitals, Top 100 Hospitals, Best Maternity Hospitals and more.
  • U.S. News anticipates updating Best Hospitals for Maternity in summer of 2022, to coincide with the release of the 2022-23 Best Hospitals for Procedures & Conditions ratings.

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In South Carolina

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In South Carolina, the preterm birth rate increased from 11.5% to 11.8% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.

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  • In South Carolina, the preterm birth rate increased from 11.5% to 11.8% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • For example, the South Carolina Report Card shows direct entry midwives and certified nurse midwives are allowed to practice in the state.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In Wisconsin

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In Wisconsin, the preterm birth rate decreased from 10.1% to 9.9% in 2020, earning the state aC grade on this year's Report Card.

Key Points: 
  • In Wisconsin, the preterm birth rate decreased from 10.1% to 9.9% in 2020, earning the state aC grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • For example, the Wisconsin Report Card shows both direct entry midwives and certified nurse midwives are allowed to practice in the state.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In West Virginia

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In West Virginia, the preterm birth rate decreased from 12.6% to 12.0% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.

Key Points: 
  • In West Virginia, the preterm birth rate decreased from 12.6% to 12.0% in 2020, earning the state an F grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • Each year, the March of Dimes releases its Report Card with grades for individual states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and top 100 cities.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In Oklahoma

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In Oklahoma, the preterm birth rate fell from 11.5% to 11.2% in 2020, earning the state a D- grade on this year's Report Card.

Key Points: 
  • In Oklahoma, the preterm birth rate fell from 11.5% to 11.2% in 2020, earning the state a D- grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • The 2021 Report Card reveals Oklahoma City received an F grade, with a rate of 13.3% for preterm birth.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).

March Of Dimes 2021 Report Card Examines State Of Maternal And Infant Health In North Carolina

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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In North Carolina, the preterm birth rate increased from 10.7% to 10.8% in 2020, earning the state a D grade on this year's Report Card.

Key Points: 
  • In North Carolina, the preterm birth rate increased from 10.7% to 10.8% in 2020, earning the state a D grade on this year's Report Card.
  • The Report Card highlights the stark disparities that cut across all measures of maternal and infant health and outlines the policy actions and partnerships needed to improve the health of our nation's families.
  • The 2021 Report Card reveals Charlotte received a D grade, with a rate of 11.1% for preterm birth.
  • Before becoming leaders in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes was known for conquering the polio epidemic (Historical footage and photos available).