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Tennessee falls short on social safety nets for mothers
In Tennessee abortion bans coincide with weak supports for mothers and young children. The AP finds limited Medicaid expansion, low WIC enrollment, and doctor shortages hurt prenatal care and ongoing family services. Governors touts changes, but many rely on fragile charity amid mounting gaps.
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Memphis
Tenn
Taylor Cagnacci
California
Tennessee
Cagnacci
Kingsport
Associated Press
Janie Busbee
Mother To Mother
GOP
U.S. Supreme Court
Bill Lee
Idaho
Alabama
Missouri
Georgia
Mississippi
Nigel Madden
American Journal of Public Health
TennCare
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Census Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration
Health Policy Research Organization
KFE