10 Years of 2020 Mom
“When I look back on how far we’ve come and all we’ve accomplished, a lot of phrases come to mind – connecting the dots; planting seeds; shining a light; sharing the stage, blood, sweat, and tears…”
Celebrating 8 Years, Joy’s Reflections
I’m writing this post, 8 years to the day of when I convened our first call with stakeholders (learn more about why this first call was held, and why I raised my hand to lead it, on the video at the top of our About 2020 Mom page.)
Recalling Our Journey
I heard over and over again that providers needed more training, and universal screening was a must. This made sense, though what I wanted to understand was why women weren’t already being screened, diagnosed and treated.
I began my quest for knowledge. I combed through research (which was difficult to consolidate, and often contradictory) and struggled to find answers.
Read MoreRepealing the ACA: What it Could Mean for Maternal Mental Health
President Trump’s promise to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is stirring up controversy around the country. This week’s announcement that the repeal will occur in 2018 has provided a bit of breathing room, though the fear and uncertainty for many Americans who rely on ACA coverage still exists with the looming threat. Within hours of taking the oath of office, President Trump issued his first executive order instructing federal agencies, such as Health and Human Services and the Treasury, “to minimize the unwarranted economic and regulatory burdens of the Act, and prepare to afford the States more flexibility and control to create a more free and open healthcare market.”
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