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9:00 a.m. Why the First 1,000 Days?Blythe Thomas, 1,000 Days 9:45 a.m. Inequity in Health Care and Maternal & Infant MortalityDr. Sharla Smith, KS Birth Equity Network 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Role of Medicaid in First 1,000 DaysMaggie Clark, … Read More

First 1,000 Days Kansas applauds the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act in the federal omnibus spending package. Their inclusion closes the gaps in workplace protections for pregnant and breastfeeding employees. This is … Read More

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act & PUMP Act included in Omnibus First 1,000 Days Kansas applauds the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act in the federal omnibus spending package. Their inclusion closes the gaps … Read More

Save the date for this unique event which will bring decision-makers and thought leaders together to explore policy solutions that will help families thrive during the period of the parent’s pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday. Blythe Thomas, Initiative Director … Read More

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 Topics:  • Federal Update: Momnibus Act – Monifa Bandele, MomsRising  • State Policy Update: KanCare Rebidding Process – Sarah Fertig, State Medicaid Director    Join us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced, informative discussion on current … Read More

Federal Update: End of Medicaid continuous enrollment  – Maggie Clark, Georgetown Center for Children and Families State Policy Update – Senator Pat Pettey Join us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced, informative discussion on current health … Read More

Special Guests Federal Paid Family & Medical Leave updates – Jessica Mason, National Partnership for Women & Families State updates on health equity – Melody McCray-Miller, Kansas Birth Justice Collective   Join us on the first Friday of every month … Read More

Agenda First 1,000 Days Kansas Policy Priorities for 2023 Federal Policy Spotlight: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act passed! – Sarah Brafman, A Better Balance Kansas legislative announcement – Senator Kristen O’Shea Join us on the first Friday of … Read More