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Fort Worth Report: United Way, Tarrant County health systems launch joint maternal health initiative

United Way of Tarrant County and several health systems have announced a joint initiative to improve maternal health and prevent birth-related deaths across Tarrant County. 

The TeamBirth initiative is a communicative, collaborative process aimed at closing communication gaps and encouraging teamwork between new mothers and health providers.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth hospitals will turn to a simple tool to reduce maternal mortality

Seven hospitals in Tarrant County will start using a new system to keep birthing mothers safer and keep parents more informed at every stage of the labor and delivery process. The protocol, known as TeamBirth, is in use in more than 150 hospitals across the United States and emphasizes using a simple tool: a white board in the hospital delivery room.

Fort Worth Report: A looming tax deadline brings a long-term opportunity to help vulnerable residents in Tarrant County

In the past year, the financial strains felt by many in our community have intensified due to inflation and the rising costs of consumer goods. In North Texas, the cost of transportation skyrocketed by 9%, while housing and utility expenses rose by 5.5%, and food prices shot up 4.4%.