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Wishing everyone a joyous Mother's Day! As we take this day to celebrate Mothers and Mother figures in our lives, let's remember the importance of women's health and safety. Without a foundation to live and thrive, Mothers struggle to be the superheroes we need them to be every day. To learn more about how you can assist MEDLIFE in empowering women to access healthcare, education, and housing, go to the link in bio!

Read more about the Older Americans Act and the important work that we do everyday!

On this day in 1965, Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) to provide community social services for older adults. Today, the OAA supports social and nutrition services, facilitates community service employment, and protects the rights of older adults. Learn more about the Older Americans Act at Administration for Community Living: https://bit.ly/3WjOS4D

📹 Care-experienced young people tell our new Parliament it's 'Time To Show You Care'. 📣 We need Change and Bold Action for a Fair Deal for #CareExperienced children and young people. Read more about our five asks: https://lnkd.in/e-ERjNEe

Research is showing a climb in poverty and food insecurity among the nation's youngest residents. Meanwhile, WIC funding continues to be cut, this year with a drastic cut of $185 million to their budget. This would force an additional reduction in the enhanced fruit and vegetables program that provides incentives and additional stipends for fresh produce. Funding is essential for these programs to flourish and to promote preventative measures in fighting chronic disease-- which, in the long run, will save money for insurance companies. By continuing to reduce funding for these programs, we are going to see an increase in food insecurity and chronic diseases starting at a very young age.

Happy National Public Health Week! Monday's theme of civic engagement emphasizes taking action to identify and address issues that impact our community's health. Civic engagement encompasses a range of activities, including voting, ensuring neighborhood safety, connecting with community members, seeking input, and more. To become more civically engaged, consider the following: Vote: It's a powerful way to support and advocate for your community. Voting reflects your values and priorities. Did you know that voter turnout in Cerro Gordo County was 75.24% in the 2020 general election, but only 54.59% in 2022? Learn about policies, campaigns, and volunteer opportunities: Understanding these aspects can help you understand their impact on your community. Seek input from others: Listening to the community is crucial for public health professionals. Data may show one thing, but hearing directly from the community can reveal different needs and priorities. Happy #NPHW to all!

Ready to go! Getting ready for advocacy at upcoming MN Legislative Session, MN Caucuses, and going to some shows. Read my latest blog!

In 2023, Governor Murphy of NJ signed into law a requirement for schools in the state to offer free period products. ❣ The 2025 fiscal year budget for New Jersey was released and we are thrilled to see a $3.5M appropriation request for the Menstrual Products School Reimbursement Program. We are not at the finish line yet. Revenues are expected to be down and therefore budget negotiations are expected to be intense. 🔴 Looking for grassroots organizations to get involved in advocacy? GIRLS HELPING GIRLS. PERIOD. by Elise Warner Joy and Equality, Period. NJ by Anjali Mehrotra are phenomenal groups to join. Here's a link to the budget document. (Search for "Menstrual" or look under education): https://lnkd.in/e7Gt-4e7

It has been a professional dream come true to work for a company that cares so deeply about maternal care and well-being. Willow was founded to provide breastfeeding moms with a more liberating, more convenient and more flexible pumping experience. And every day since the introduction of the first wearable breast pump, Willow has been committed to making motherhood better. Unfortunately, by most measures, motherhood in America is not actually getting better. How did the greatest country in the world become the ONLY developed country in the world without universal paid family leave? How did we manage to go backwards with rising maternal mortality rates? How did we end up with childcare costs now exceeding housing costs (in every single state)!?! Is it that surprising Americans are opting out of parenthood and driving the biggest drop in the U.S. birthrate in over 50 years? Like so many other working moms, I'm fed up and I'm fired up. The bad news is women in America are underrepresented and underserved. The good news is women in America hold the majority of our country's spending and voting power. Together, we have the power to make motherhood better. I'm thrilled to add my personal support to the partnership between Chamber of Mothers and Willow Innovations, Inc. in their crusade to improve the maternal experience in America. If you are a mom, have a mom, love a mom, or love a girl that might one day become a mom, PLEASE take a moment to consider supporting candidates, at every level of government, that support BI-PARTISAN legislative solutions to the issues impacting a majority of American families: paid family leave, affordable childcare and maternal health. There has never been a more critical time to #votelikeamother 🗳 If you're shaking your head and thinking 'our government can't afford all of this', please consider the impact of Federal, State and Local policies that demand a majority of American women sacrifice their mental and physical well-being, along with their financial freedom and security, to become a mother 🤔. I think the more logical conclusion is that we can't really afford NOT to make motherhood better.

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