Sarah Becker McGee

It’s been a longstanding priority of mine to support Texas families by increasing access to maternal health care in our state, especially in rural areas. The Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based program that pairs low-income new mothers with specially trained nurses who can provide regular in-home care during and after pregnancy. I’m proud to have worked to support and expand this important program in Texas, helping positively impact the lives of vulnerable babies, mothers and families across our state. Last session, the program received increased state funding for a total of $38.4 million as well as more funding for the Thriving Texas Families program that also supports it, allowing more at-risk Texas families to be cared for. Along with other groundbreaking measures to improve maternal health care access—including last session’s extension of health benefits for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months—the Texas House will continue working to ensure a bright, healthy future for Texas families. texastribune.org/2024/07/25/tex…

On @NextRevFNC, I had the opportunity to talk about the importance of home visiting programs, like @NFP_nursefamily, which create better outcomes for families. The full clip can be viewed here: foxnews.com/video/63183847… #MIECHV

With maternal morbidity and mortality staggeringly common in the US, nurse home visitors could be the solution, according to @NPR. For first-time mom, Lauren Brown, her enrollment in NFP through @DelcoFdn made all the difference in her high-risk pregnancy. npr.org/2022/12/27/114…

Last week, the U.S. House overwhelming passed the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 with 390 votes in support! Now it's time for Congress to finish the job and get #MIECHV passed as part of a year-end package because #HomeVisitingWorks

A program created under the Affordable Care Act is focusing on at-home care for new mothers and their young children in need. @tvkatesnow reports on how the initiative is saving lives.

Thank you to @repkevinhern for meeting with Children First Tulsa Health Department about the important work of Nurse-Family Partnership in Oklahoma and the need for the timely reauthorization of #MIECHV

Big shout out to Tina and Josie at the @DoubleTree by the Salt Lake City airport - they had a large group of frustrated passengers and served every one of us with a cheerful greeting. Thank you! @HiltonHotels @HiltonHonors #flightfail

Well - another #flightfail with @Delta - missed my connection by 10 min! The staff in the terminal were not helpful except for Kody at the Delta help desk by Gate A15 - give that kid a raise! Unlike his surly counterpart, he was helpful with the hotel voucher and rebooking.

We are proud to be sponsoring #BMHW22 with @BlkMamasMatter! Stay tuned during the week as we talk more about Black maternal health. #BlackMamasMatter

Announcing the new class of Parent Ambassadors! These Parent Ambassadors will be advocates for NFP by sharing their story and the impact of the program to Congress and other policymakers. Get to know the names, faces and stories of the new class ➡️ bit.ly/3JzxmjJ

Thank you to @SpeakerPelosi and @RepColinAllred for including NFP staff member, Ashlei Watson in their health care roundtable discussion today in Dallas. Ashlei was honored to speak about the importance of Medicaid and #MIECHV funding for the families we serve.

The @WaysMeansCmte Worker & Family Support Subcommittee hearing on "Improving Family Outcomes Through Home Visiting" is starting now! Follow along this thread as we live-tweet the hearing and watch live here: bit.ly/3MT3KAc #NFPAdvocate

Don't miss it! Debie Coble, President and CEO of @GoodwillNI, will be testifying about her organization's implementation of NFP and the importance of #MIECHV at tomorrow's @WaysMeansCmte, Worker & Family Subcommittee hearing on Improving Family Outcomes through #HomeVisiting

Today is the first @whitehouse #MaternalHealthDayofAction. This initiative will take extraordinary steps to address the maternal health crisis. @VP Kamala Harris Announces Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Thank you, @SpeakerRyan and American Idea Foundation for visiting Nurse-Family Partnership through @McLeodHealth and hearing the first-hand accounts from mothers and nurses about how their experience with NFP has changed their lives and community. youtu.be/xO6sTjmI8ec

We call on Congress to include the #Momnibus in the upcoming reconciliation package! The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries & glaring racial and ethnic disparities. Congress must act now to save moms' lives and advance birth justice for all.

Access to comprehensive maternal health care services during the postpartum period, or the “fourth trimester”, can improve maternal health outcomes. (1/4)

Thank you @RepRobinKelly for meeting with @MetroFamChicago @NFP_nursefamily to talk about the program and for your support of #miechv and your efforts to combat maternal morbidity and mortality

It's #SiteVisitWeek2021! This week, #NFP is connecting with lawmakers in their home districts to discuss NFP's 2021 Policy Priorities and district-specific wins and challenges. Become an NFP Advocate today! bit.ly/3CIHzre

Each August, federal legislators head back to their district offices for a month-long congressional recess, providing us with the perfect time to invite them to learn more about NFP in their communities during #SiteVisitWeek.