“The intersection of substance use disorder (SUD) among pregnant and parenting women (PPW) and the child welfare system is a topic that spans multiple systems, including child welfare, public health, and SUD treatment… This scoping review identifies key patterns, challenges, and outcomes faced by this vulnerable population, highlighting the profound implications for both mothers and their children.”
- Journal of Public Health

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Family physicians are much more than medical service providers. In fact, “they often get to know families better than nearly anyone else outside of the family,” according to Corban Wehr of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).  “There is a deep, trusting established relationship that takes shape, which is so important.” As I spoke with and got to know the dedicated team at AAFP, including Corban and Aftan Jameson, I saw another established relationship at work: the collaborative working relationship between the members of CDC’s National Partner Network (NPN).

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 This editorial states, “Far too many women are denied the opportunity to heal and parent their children. When we invest in mothers, we invest in families.  Society must push against the notion that infants should be automatically removed from their mothers due to substance use. Instead, we must offer a network of social and economic resources to keep these families together and break the cycle of trauma.”

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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a partner with FASD United in CDC’s National Partner Network, is featuring a webinar on FASD on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.  Presented by Dr. Jeffrey D. Quinlan, MD, “this webinar will enable you to implement evidence-based practices and enhance your ability to deliver high-quality care, stay updated with current guidelines and improve patient outcomes.”

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child became ill while traveling to NC from another country where measles outbreaks have recently been reported. To protect the individual and their family’s privacy, no additional information about this individual will be released. This is the first confirmed case of measles in the state in 2025. NCDHHS is recommending all unvaccinated individuals ages one year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.

NCDHHS Press Release

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Proof Alliance NC encourages women who are considering getting pregnant to view resources from MotherToBaby.

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“Valerie Jansen was pregnant with her third child and fighting a lonely battle with substance use disorder.  The sense of hope that had been missing in her life was restored after she discovered the Substance Use & Pregnancy, Recovery, Addiction, Dependence (SUPeRAD) clinic operated by University of Utah Health (U of U Health).”

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