March is National Women’s Month

You can help make a difference in the issues facing women today by reading the latest Health of Women and Children Report from the United Health Foundation.

Some of the key findings include:

• Mortality rate: Increase in mortality among both women ages 20-44 and children ages 1-19, with notable differences by race/ethnicity and geography
• Mental and behavioral health: Increase in frequent mental distress and depression among women ages 18-44
• Drug death rates: Drug death rates among women increased significantly in 30 states, with large disparities among different racial/ethnic groups

Training resources

The following free CME training resources can help you and your staff address some of the top health concerns for women:

• Women’s Mental Health
• Insights into Addressing the Risks of Cardiovascular Health in Women
• Concerning Maternal Mortality: Coordinating Improved Outcomes for Mothers

Resources

• Cultural competency webpage
• Social drivers of health webpage

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