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Oregon just launched a program providing families with a new baby a free at-home visit with a nurse
As part of a new statewide program called Family Connects, any family in Oregon with a new baby can get up to three no-cost visits at home with a trained nurse.
On those visits, the nurses do all the normal check-ups for the baby, while the parents can ask questions, share frustrations, or receive comfort during a time when they’re feeling most exhausted and overwhelmed. Participants say it’s helped their mental health, too.
Based off a program developed in North Carolina, research shows Family Connects has many significant benefits, including a decline in trips to the emergency room by new parents.
Why is this good news? The U.S. has one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates of all wealthy countries. While new parents visit pediatricians, the visits are infrequent and often short. Oregon’s program hopes to bridge that gap to help address those high mortality rates.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers meets national parks
Parks Project is collaborating with the Red Hot Chili Peppers to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary! Together, they have debuted a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park and the album Californication.
It includes three distinctive pieces: a t-shirt, crew neck sweatshirt, and blanket — each combining elements from the Californication album and music video with the natural splendor of Yosemite. This reflects the band’s deep connection to the national park and their desire to see it preserved. To bring that commitment to life, the band has donated to Nature Bridge, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to underserved children to explore the wonder and adventure of Yosemite through outdoor education programs.
You can support this mission, grab some cool swag, and save! Goodnewsletter readers can use code GOODGOODGOOD15 to save 15% on their Parks Project purchase.
An Israeli and Palestinian peace activist duo spoke to lawmakers while Netanyahu addressed Congress
Vice President (and presidential hopeful) Kamala Harris and more than 30 other lawmakers elected not to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress yesterday.
The duo have worked together since October 2023 to advocate for peace between Israel and Palestine, including giving a shared TED Talk, and speaking before Pope Francis, to heed the call for an end to the bloodshed.
Ahead of the event, Inon shared, “Instead of sending Israel weapons and tools of destruction, it's time to send Palestinians and Israelis tools of reconciliation. Instead of marginalizing peacemakers, it's time that they sit at the negotiation table.”
The room was filled with lawmakers looking to “hear a message of hope in how to move forward.”
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