Direct Care
New bill aims to help providers identify patients at risk for suicide
The legislation comes as suicide rates have increased dramatically.
The Kids Are Alright
Hospitals & Facilities
Montefiore children’s hospital seeks to open new psychiatry unit
The addition of a 21-bed unit would improve access in the medically underserved Bronx.
Direct Care
Wyoming legislature bans gender-affirming care for minors
If signed into law, the ban will go into effect on March 12.
Direct Care
Non-white kids receive lower quality healthcare in the US, study finds
The disparity persisted across medical specialties and when taking insurance and socioeconomic status into account.
Mental Health
Study: High stress may correlate with behavioral issues in children and teens
The study backs up the theory that stress hormones can affect brain development in utero.
Startups
Smileyscope partners with nonprofit to increase access to its pain-reducing VR headset
The partnership will give hospitals serving BIPOC and low-income patients free access to the device.
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