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Kim Rushing is the new hub director for Volunteer Northeast Mississippi, a nonprofit organization that connects volunteers with other nonprofit organizations throughout the area. For Rushing, volunteerism is nothing new, but it remains as important and personal to her as it ever has.
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Maternal Mental Health Task Force funds 25 groups to support moms
It is estimated that 1-in-7 mothers nationwide will suffer the most common complication of childbirth, postpartum anxiety or depression.
By: Alexie Aguayo
and last updated 2021-05-25 17:59:29-04
HELENA â It is estimated that 1-in-7 mothers nationwide will suffer the most common complication of childbirth, postpartum anxiety or depression.
Local experts say this number has only gone up during the pandemic and are now trying to combat the issue.
âThe pandemic has made it harder because we are not doing as much socialization,â says Kelsey Kyle, a Nurse Case Manager at St. Peterâs Health in Helena.
Maternal Mental Health Task Force funds 25 groups to support mothers
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and last updated 2021-05-25 17:16:35-04
HELENA â It is estimated that 1 in 7 mothers nationwide will suffer the most common complication of childbirth, postpartum anxiety or depression. That number is 1 in 10 for fathers. However, local experts say this number has only gone up during the pandemic and are now trying to combat the issue.
âThe pandemic has made it harder because we are not doing as much socialization,â says Kelsey Kyle, a Nurse Case Manager at St. Peterâs Health.
Kyle helped develop a parent-support program at St. Peter s Health and is well aware of what new parents are going through. She says 50% of them feel some relief from postpartum anxiety or depression after socializing with other parents, but the pandemic has put that treatment on pause.
Dutton named president of sheriffs association
Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton was sworn in Wednesday as president of the Western States Sheriffs Association.
Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton was sworn in Wednesday as president of the Western States Sheriffs Association. Courtesy Photo
This organization consists of sheriffs and deputies in 17 states west of the Mississippi River. It has a legislative voice in Washington, D.C. and deals with a variety of issues including legislative, detention and border issues, as well as issues that affect the office of sheriff. I am honored to have been elected to the executive board several years ago, Dutton said. I believe that I am the fourth sheriff from Montana to serve as president for this organization.
KENDALLVILLE â Kendallville Public Libraryâs young patrons can take part in several programs in May, including a Movie in the Park in Rome City.
Disneyâs live-action movie, âAladdin,â will be shown Friday, May 14, at 9 p.m. in Rome Cityâs Kelly Park. The show begins at dusk and everyone is welcome for this free event. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, or anything needed to get comfortable for the outdoor show. The Rome City Park Department staff will sell snacks at the Kelly Park concession stand.
Other May programs are:
Mondays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24, Kendallville Public Library and Limberlost Branch Library.