Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Worse than Your Embarrassing Prom Photo
While you may not be able to prevent an embarrassing prom photo from popping up on Facebook today (#TBT), thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many women are able to access basic preventive health care services that were previously out of reach. At least for now.
Price Would ‘Undermine Health and Well-Being of Women and Families,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Trump’s Vow to Erase Obama’s Executive Orders Takes Aim at Diversity – Bloomberg – Bloomberg
Rescinding the orders “would have a direct and immediate effect for some workers,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president for the National Partnership for Women & Families, which advocates for more equitable workplace rules.
Large companies, including many with Omaha operations, expand their paid family leave policies – Omaha World-Herald
For some expectant parents, 2016 was a banner year and December a flag-waver: More than two dozen large employers announced that they would bolster their paid family leave benefits.
House of Representatives Acted Recklessly by Passing Budget Resolution, Ness Says, Warning Vote ‘Will Cost Our Country Dearly’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Senate Passage of Budget Resolution Demonstrates ‘Blatant Disregard for Women’s Health and Economic Security,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
First-Ever NQF-Endorsed Contraceptive Quality Measures a ‘Welcome Step Forward for Women’s Health,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Cal INDEX and Inland Empire HIE will merge to form California’s largest health information exchange; former White House technology advisor named CEO – PR Newswire – PR Newswire
“Claudia is the ideal candidate to lead this new entity. She is a strategic and transformational leader with national experience managing and scaling health information exchanges. With Claudia, California’s statewide HIE gets the rare combination of breadth and depth,” said Mark Savage, Chairman of the Cal INDEX Board of Directors and director of health information technology policy and programs for the National Partnership for Women & Families.
A Vote for Sessions is ‘A Vote Against Equal Rights, Opportunity and Justice for All,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Here’s How Working Women Can Advocate For Themselves During Trump’s Presidency – Forbes
There are concrete ways women (and their allies) can advocate for themselves at work, in spite of resistance — and even hostility — from on high.
Make Value The Priority – The Zetema Project – The Zetema Project
“We need the new administration to continue the movement to higher-value, people-centered care delivery,” says National Partnership President Debra Ness.
‘I Wasn’t There To Help’: Dad With Newborn Struggles With Lack Of Leave – New England Public Media
Mike Cruse is the father of a new baby. His daughter Olivia was born in July. But like most fathers in the U.S., he doesn’t get paid parental leave.
Senate Budget Resolution ‘Threatens Women’s Health and Economic Security,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Don’t Despair. Here’s Why Working Mothers Should Feel Hopeful About 2017 – Working Mother – Working Mother
“We know that people are more likely to go to work sick or send a sick child to school if they don’t have access to paid sick days,” Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership of Women & Families, explains. “So it’s an economic security issue for women, and it’s also a public health and a personal health issue for everyone.”
Anti-abortion groups expect quick action from Trump – The Hill – The Hill
“I think we need to watch everything the administration does with respect to women,” said Sarah Lipton-Lubet, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families. “[Trump’s] stacking the cabinet with really the most virulent opponents of abortion and women’s health.”
Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines: A Huge Contribution to Women’s Health that Should Not Be Politicized
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
D.C. Council Approves ‘Smart, Fair, Comprehensive’ Paid Leave Program the District Needs and Deserves, Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
D.C. Council votes for expansive paid family and medical leave for private-sector workers. – Washington Post
The D.C. Council gave final approval to a plan that will provide private-sector workers some of the nation’s most generous family and medical leave benefits, fighting off a last-minute revolt by the city’s business establishment and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser.
Family-centered Utah needs paid parental leave – The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah is a state that emphasizes strengthening families. However, our current treatment of working mothers does not reflect this community value.
