How mothers supporting mothers can help fill the health care worker shortage gap and other barriers to care

Can You Really Be Friends With Someone If Their Parenting Style Differs From Yours?

kali9/E+/Getty ImagesMoms feeling lonely isn't anything new. In any Facebook group, Instagram reel, or Reddit thread, you can find moms sharing how deeply they want a village — they want friends they can call on a Saturday and invite over for a playdate, friends they can meet at the park with a box of doughnuts and a cup of coffee, friends they can text at midnight when their baby has some weird rash. It's harder than it sounds, though... and di…

How mothers supporting mothers can help fill the health care worker shortage gap and other barriers to care

For generations, women have relied on informal networks of friends, family and neighbors to navigate the complexities of birth and motherhood. Today, research is finally catching up to what generations of women have known: Peer support can be a lifeline. Despite growing evidence, the unique wisdom and strength that arise when mothers help mothers has been surprisingly under‑explored in the scientific literature, but that’s beginning to change. P…

Parkview Health’s global challenges spur innovation, improve healthcare

Since launching its first Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition in 2020, Parkview Health has embedded innovation into the fabric of its mission to improve health and inspire well-being. In partnership with MATTER, a leading healthcare incubator, the initial competition quickly evolved into a globally recognized platform for advancing maternal and pediatric health. In its […] The post Parkview Health’s global challenges spur innovation, imp…

Iowa Medical Society report outlines top priorities to address health care workforce shortage

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