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Joint Commission announces initiative addressing accreditation for children’s hospitals

The Joint Commission July 29 announced an initiative to address “gaps” in how children’s hospitals are accredited and certified.

Pediatric flu deaths reach 266 for 2024-2025 season

Five pediatric flu deaths were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week, pushing the total to 266 for the 2024-2025 flu season, according to the latest data.

Study examines decline of obstetric services in rural and urban hospitals

A Health Affairs study on the decline of obstetric services in rural and urban hospitals nationwide from 2010-2022 found that seven states had at least 25% of their hospitals report they are no longer providing obstetric services.

Study finds significant deterioration in U.S. children’s health

A study published July 7 by JAMA found children’s health has significantly worsened from 2007 to 2023.

From Infancy to Adolescence: Hospitals Step Up to Support Youth Mental Health

Even before the COVID pandemic, the mental health and wellness of our young people was failing.

AHA podcast: Preparing Fathers for Parenthood — A Prenatal Program Supporting Dads, Moms and Babies

Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N., of Rush University Medical Center, and Paul Florsheim, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the collaborative Preparing for Parenthood program, success stories on how to engage fathers early in the pregnancy journey, and what supporting dads mean for stronger and healthier families.

CDC finds lower RSV hospitalization rates for infants receiving prevention products

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention May 8 released an analysis that found declines in hospitalizations for infants infected with respiratory syncytial virus during the 2024-2025 RSV season.

CDC: NICU admission rates rose 13% from 2016 to 2023

Nearly 1 in 10 infants (9.8%) were admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in 2023, an increase of 13% from 2016, according to a

CDC: U.S. birth rate up 1% in 2024 

U.S. births grew 1% in 2024 to 3.6 million, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Study finds twins develop slower in early pregnancy than previously believed 

The National Institutes of Health April 7 released a study that found twins — smaller at birth on average than singletons — develop slower in early pregnancy than what was previously known. T