Our activities.
Black Maternal Health Week
During Black Maternal Health Week, we’d like to spotlight the experiences of black women and raise awareness about the maternal health crisis that continues to affect black families in Texas.
Implementation of House Bill 1575
H.B. 1575, passed by the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023, represents a significant step forward to improve maternal health outcomes by addressing non-medical factors that affect low-income pregnant women.
Texas Maternal Health
The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released their 2024 Biennial Report, offering a detailed look into maternal health trends across the state.
The Vital Role of Safety Net Health Programs
The Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program, Family Planning Program (FPP), and Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program provide vital services to underserved women across the state, ensuring they have access to preventive care, family planning, and cancer screenings.
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Joint Budget Hearing: Health & Human Services Commission
TWHC thanked House and Senate leadership for their continued investment in women’s health programs, including the HTW, Family Planning, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs.
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TWHC’s Testimony at the DSHS LAR hearing
TWHC) submitted recommendations to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regarding their Legislative Appropriations Request for the 89th Session.
Achievements
TWHC’s Advocacy Efforts: Mobile Health Units
“The Squad” stationed during the opening ceremony from South Texas Family Planning and Health Corporation (STFPHC) early August 2024.
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Read our Latest Comments: BCCS Program Payment Rates
Our TWHC provides public comment on proposed adjustments to payment rates for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program.
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Read Here: IVF Statement
We welcome you to please read the Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition statement on ‘In vitro fertilisation’ (IVF) statement. We want to give special thanks to our members for collaborating in this statement.
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TWHC Visits New Coalition Member
The Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition (TWHC) is very excited to announce that the Regional Maternal and Child Health Program (RMCHP) at UTMB Health has joined our Coalition.