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- 1Missouri's Lack of Prenatal Mental Health Screening Linked to Maternal Deaths▼Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Reporting from The Beacon highlights that Missouri does not require healthcare providers to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, and new mothers in the state continue to die. The report draws attention to maternal mortality tied to untreated mental health issues, and to gaps in state policy that critics say leave at-risk women without needed support during and after pregnancy.
- 2Montana Commission Moves to Draft Predator Management Policy▼Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Moves to Draft Predator Management Policy
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has directed staff to begin drafting a formal predator management policy, a step that would shape how the state handles species such as wolves, mountain lions and bears. The move was reported by the Flathead Beacon and is likely to draw input from hunters, ranchers and conservation groups as the policy takes shape.