Florida doctors see a health crisis unfolding: Infant mortality rates in the state persist at levels higher than the national average, but equally as concerning is the rising number of premature births.
Children & Families
Babies are dying, mothers are suffering. Despite millions spent on the problem, little changes. Why?
The internet has become a necessity nearly as important as basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. But fewer Americans will receive help to stay connected, now that the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending.
Florida doctors see a health crisis unfolding: Infant mortality rates in the state persist at levels higher than the national average, but equally as concerning is the rising number of premature births.
They'll live with the consequences of the water crisis all their lives. They're angry, but also hopeful. And they've been a rallying point for the city.
Silvia, alone and confused, buried her baby's remains in a flower pot after suffering a miscarriage, facing the lack of support from the health system in Northern California. A research project in conjunction with the USC Ethnic Media Collaborative.
D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying in the District, it’s an issue that says a lot about how resources and care are allotted in the city.
A journalist reflects on reporting on domestic violence in Nevada, which ranks fourth in the nation for its rate of domestic violence, with an estimated 44% of women in the state experiencing such violence in their lifetime.
The first in a three-part series investigating North Carolina's psychiatric residential treatment facilities, where children with complex behavioral needs are sent for care.
More than half of Nevada counties are considered maternal health care deserts. This series explores maternal health care gaps, the patchwork of resources, and the role of doulas in rural Nevada.