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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Since 1989, Susan G. Komen has helped drive down mortality rates from breast cancer thanks to early detection and improvements in treatment. Through research, growing knowledge about breast cancer has led to new therapies and targeted treatments that improved outcomes for many people. Early detection and effective treatment are critical to reducing breast cancer deaths. […]

Pregnant Women in State Prisons and Local Jails: Federal Assistance to Support Their Care

From the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) October 2024 Report. Why this study was conducted: According to HHS, the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income nations, increasing rates of complications from pregnancy or childbirth. The U.S. also incarcerates women at the highest rate in the world, and the vast majority […]