218. Vote For Kids

What happens when the wealthiest nation in the world fails its children?

In this short but important solo episode, Dr. Lia Gaggino, speaking as a mother, grandmother, and pediatrician, shares her concerns about the state of children's welfare in America. She addresses multiple challenges facing our youth today, from healthcare and poverty to gun violence and education. As the November 5th election approaches, Dr. Gaggino makes an impassioned plea to voters to consider the impact their choices will have on the next generation. Her message transcends political lines, focusing instead on fundamental human values and the moral imperative to protect and nurture our children.

After all, as she poignantly asks, “who will lead, teach, build, and protect our nation if we continue to fail our children today?”

Links to resources mentioned on the show

CDC https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/infant-mortality/index.html

Commonwealth Fund: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2024/jun/insights-us-maternal-mortality-crisis-international-comparison#:~:text=Recent%20Maternal%20Mortality%20Trends,deaths%20per%20100%2C000%20live%20births.

Annie E. Casey Kids Count: https://datacenter.aecf.org

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Key quotes for Twitter:

"In the United States, 25% of children live in poverty. 50% are covered by Medicaid insurance."... Dr. Lia Gaggino on the child poverty crisis

"Should they bleed out on waiting room floors? Should they die of sepsis because they can't get the care they need to treat a miscarriage because doctors are afraid in states that ban all abortion?".... Dr. Lia Gaggino on the reality of abortion bans

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