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A High Risk Pregnancy Saved by Medicaid
For pregnant women across the country, Medicaid is often a lifeline. This rings true for one of the Tennessee Justice Center’s clients,...

Annie Eby
Apr 291 min read
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Healthcare is a Bipartisan Issue
One of our clients struggled to get healthcare as she was studying to earn a Master’s degree. With limited income, she didn’t have the...

Elizabeth Burton
Feb 181 min read
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Protecting Maternal Health in Tennessee
In the spring of 2024, one of TJC’s pregnant clients faced an impossible situation. She lost her job, so she applied for TennCare under...

Elizabeth Burton
Feb 31 min read
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Immigrant and Refugee Access to Family Planning Services
This piece was co-authored by Nicholas L. Rummell and Vanessa Zapata Access to healthcare is one major barrier for immigrants and...

TJC
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Tennessee Legislators Must Pass TennCare Coverage of Doula Services
Executive Summary: State of Maternal Health As maternal mortality in the United States continues to climb, Medicaid coverage of doula...

Asia Porter
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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What is a Doula: How Doula Services Can Help Address The Maternal Mortality Crisis
Discover the significance of doulas in revolutionizing maternal care and reducing childbirth complications.

Asia Porter
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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