The Mother and Child Alliance is Fighting for Healthy Beginnings

New and expectant mothers have a lot on their plates. Planning for birth is an exciting time, but with so much to do, there’s often room for disaster.

For example, imagine a mother eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby, only to discover that an undiagnosed and untreated infection could threaten the health—or even life—of her child. Tragically, this is becoming increasingly common in Illinois due to the sharp rise in congenital syphilis cases. However, hope is on the horizon thanks to funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Cook County Department of Public Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and the Mother and Child Alliance (MACA).

 

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