New tool compares rates of severe pregnancy complications across U.S. hospitals | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

New tool compares rates of severe pregnancy complications across U.S. hospitals | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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New tool compares rates of severe pregnancy complications across U.S. hospitals  NIH-funded researchers have developed a new system for classifying severe maternal morbidity — life-threatening complications associated with childbirth — across U.S. hospitals

Data on COVID-19 during Pregnancy Updated information on tracking data on COVID-19 during pregnancy to protect pregnant women and their babies.

Sex and Gender: Critical Considerations in COVID-19 Research and Response Society for Women's Health Research.

Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit A newly released toolkit that compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing programs that address the social determinants of health in rural communities. 

National Health Center Week Health centers have administered more than 2 million COVID-19 tests to date, and HRSA recently updated its Find a Health Center tool to include a filter for health centers that provide COVID-19 testing, so that prospective patients can more easily locate these locations.

The New Racial Equity Index and an Updated National Equity Atlas The Racial Equity Index is the nation’s first-ever tool designed to support communities in advancing equity solutions by measuring the state of equity in the 100 largest U.S. cities, the 150 largest metros, and all 50 states on key indicators of prosperity and inclusion by race. 

Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19 Wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including COVID-19. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for wildfires might be a little different this year. Know how wildfire smoke can affect you and your loved ones during the pandemic and what you can do to protect yourselves.  

CDC Updated Toolkit for Young Adults – 15 to 21 Resources and tools designed for youth and young adults to keep them healthy as they venture out.

Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19 SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19.

Training: COVID-19 - Effective Nursing in Times of Crisis The Johns Hopkins University online course will explore how nursing can respond to the challenges posed by low resources and high societal uncertainty in the wake of COVID-19.  

Health Officials Launch Ad Campaign Encouraging Mask Use ASTHO and the Big Cities Health Coalition launched a joint campaign today urging Americans to show their concern for the health of others by wearing masks.