N.Y. Gov. Hochul Takes on Infant and Maternal Mortality Crisis
November 07, 2023
November 07, 2023
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 6, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York's latest effort to combat the maternal and infant mortality rates, as infant mortality rose nationwide for the first time in decades. Legislation S.1867A/A.5435A directs the New York State Department of Health to create and maintain a New York directory of doulas - birthing experts who provid . . .
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York's latest effort to combat the maternal and infant mortality rates, as infant mortality rose nationwide for the first time in decades. Legislation S.1867A/A.5435A directs the New York State Department of Health to create and maintain a New York directory of doulas - birthing experts who provid . . .