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In Focus: Breaking the stigma of postpartum mental health
Postpartum depression is often left untreated as women frequently report feeling ashamed about seeking help.
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Health care has evolved over the years into a highly controversial and hot-button topic. In Focus is here to dissect the issues and provide insight into the major physical, mental and public health developments as they happen. Topics will vary from the opioid epidemic to how mental health is viewed in the criminal justice system.
Postpartum depression is often left untreated as women frequently report feeling ashamed about seeking help.
The United States has the highest infant, maternal mortality rates despite the most health care spending.
The “Momnibus” law passed in 2024, taking a multipronged approach to saving lives of moms and babies in Kentucky.
The American Cancer Society projected 30,270 new breast cancer cases in Kentucky in 2023.
Stuttering is a speech disorder, common in persons of all ages, that affects normal fluency and time patterning of speech.
Senate Bill 111 sailed through the GOP-led legislature and Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., signed it last month to expand coverage for stuttering treatment.
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, and Kentucky has some of the worst birth outcomes in the U.S.
LA County's Maternal Health Program has diverted 230 pregnant women out of jails and into the community with supportive housing.
Following the conclusion of this year’s 60-day legislative session, more than 1,2000 bills were passed by state lawmakers in Frankfort.
Ongoing and age-appropriate conversations with children and teens are key to their protection.
