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First Five Nebraska

#lb857 PASSES: Thank you to state senators for passing #lb857 this morning on a 45-0 vote! Thank you to Senator Dungan for introducing and prioritizing this legislation which offers additional services to mothers receiving Medicaid who are at risk for adverse birth outcomes. It passed with an amendment, Senator Carolyn Bosn's bill #933, to provide Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitors for pregnant mothers. The bill now goes to the Governor for his signatGeorge For Nebraskar#NElegNEleg ... See MoreSee Less

#LB857 PASSES: Thank you to state senators for passing #LB857 this morning on a 45-0 vote! Thank you to Senator Dungan for introducing and prioritizing this legislation which offers additional services to mothers receiving Medicaid who are at risk for adverse birth outcomes. It passed with an amendment, Senator Carolyn Bosns bill #933, to provide Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitors for pregnant mothers. The bill now goes to the Governor for his signature. George For Nebraska #NEleg
22 hours ago
First Five Nebraska

Join us on Zoom for an update on early childhood legislation in the Nebraska Unicameral. FFN’s Deputy Director and Public Policy Manager Elizabeth Everett will lead an overview of early childhood bills and answer questions from attendees.
The call will be accessible in English and Spanish.
Register here: bit.ly/3xdAIrH
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Join us on Zoom for an update on early childhood legislation in the Nebraska Unicameral. FFN’s Deputy Director and Public Policy Manager Elizabeth Everett will lead an overview of early childhood bills and answer questions from attendees. 
The call will be accessible in English and Spanish. 
Register here: https://bit.ly/3xdAIrH                                           
#Nebraska #EarlyChildhood

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Lisa Thayer

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has released the State Child Death Review Team’s annual report for 2021. At least 122 #Nebraska children died before turning age 1 in 2021, an infant mortality rate of 5.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. The top three causes of death of infants were perinatal conditions, congenital anomalies and Sudden Unexplained Infant Death. Also in 2021, 104 deaths of children ages 1 to 17 were recorded, making the state's Child Mortality Rate 22.6 deaths per 100,000 children. The top three causes of deaths in this age group were suicide by suffocation/strangulation, transportation related and respiratory diseases. The major goals of these reviews are to identify patterns of preventable death and advise the Governor, Legislature, policymakers and the public on changes that might prevent them in the future. Read the report and recommendations: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Death-Review.aspx ... See MoreSee Less

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has released the State Child Death Review Team’s annual report for 2021. At least 122 #Nebraska children died before turning age 1 in 2021, an infant mortality rate of 5.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. The top three causes of death of infants were perinatal conditions, congenital anomalies and Sudden Unexplained Infant Death. Also in 2021, 104 deaths of children ages 1 to 17 were recorded, making the states Child Mortality Rate 22.6 deaths per 100,000 children. The top three causes of deaths in this age group were suicide by suffocation/strangulation, transportation related and respiratory diseases. The major goals of these reviews are to identify patterns of preventable death and advise the Governor, Legislature, policymakers and the public on changes that might prevent them in the future. Read the report and recommendations: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Death-Review.aspx

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has released the Maternal Mortality Report for #Nebraska for 2017-2021. During that time, 50 Nebraska women died while pregnant or within one year after the end of pregnancy. The mortality ratio was 41.6 deaths per 100,000 live births. After review, the Maternal Mortality Review Committee determined that 82% of the maternal deaths were preventable. The Committee stresses that the report helps to understand trends, challenges and progress in safeguarding expectant and new mothers lives' and to recognize that behind each statistic is a unique, irreplaceable l#maternalmortalitya#PN3 #PN3
Learn more: dhhs.ne.gov/MCH%20Epidemiology/Maternal%20Death%20Review%20Team%20Annual%20Report%202023-12.pdf
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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has released the Maternal Mortality Report for #Nebraska for 2017-2021. During that time, 50 Nebraska women died while pregnant or within one year after the end of pregnancy. The mortality ratio was 41.6 deaths per 100,000 live births. After review, the Maternal Mortality Review Committee determined that 82% of the maternal deaths were preventable. The Committee stresses that the report helps to understand trends, challenges and progress in safeguarding expectant and new mothers lives and to recognize that behind each statistic is a unique, irreplaceable life. #MaternalMortality #PN3 
Learn more: https://dhhs.ne.gov/MCH%20Epidemiology/Maternal%20Death%20Review%20Team%20Annual%20Report%202023-12.pdf

Thank you to state senators for advancing #lb874 to the second round of debate. The bill streamlines state licensing requirements and standardizes local regulations governing #childcare. A key component makes background checks portable by eliminating the need to reapply if a previously authorized employee changes jobs. #NEleg #Nebraska State Senator Eliot Bostar for Legislature ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to state senators for advancing #LB874 to the second round of debate. The bill streamlines state licensing requirements and standardizes local regulations governing #childcare. A key component makes background checks portable by eliminating the need to reapply if a previously authorized employee changes jobs. #NEleg #Nebraska State Senator Eliot Bostar

Congratulations to the newest grads of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy! We had a great day that began with their capstone presentations and ended with the graduation ceremony. We're so proud of this class and we welcome them to the statewide PLA alumni network where we know they will be excellent advocates#Nebraskaraska children and famil#Pla #ecleadersaders ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to the newest grads of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy! We had a great day that began with their capstone presentations and ended with the graduation ceremony. Were so proud of this class and we welcome them to the statewide PLA alumni network where we know they will be excellent advocates for #Nebraska children and families. #PLA #ECLeadersImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Congratulations to all! Jess Lueth BradJackie Steffen 😊

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations Eric Garcia

Congratulations! ~S

So proud of you, Hailey Crumley💖 You’re destined to do great things for the precious children of Nebraska!♥️

So proud of you Jess Lueth😊🥰👍💐💐

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