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Rep. Lauren Carson Introduces Legislation to Protect Newport Hospital Birthing Center, Maternal Care Statewide
Rhode Island Rep. Lauren H. Carson is pushing new legislation aimed at strengthening maternal health care protections statewide, with a particular focus on Aquidneck Island and Newport Hospital’s birthing services. On the same day she introduced a resolution declaring Jan. 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Rhode Island, Carson filed two bills she says are designed to safeguard access to care and improve long-term maternal health outcomes. “Protecting maternal health and keeping Newport Hospital’s birthing center open are my […]
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