Nurses, researchers and health agencies gather in Austin this week to address maternal mortality and morbidity in the state. A report from the Texas Mental Health Task Force is telling lawmakers that hiring more school counselors should be a top priority this legislative session. Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas. During pregnancy, many rely on that Medicaid coverage to access everything from doctor’s appointments to prenatal vitamins.
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This program originally aired on February 15, 2023.