Lindsay Clancy's Trial

Lindsay Clancy killed her three children in 2023 before attempting suicide, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down.

“Lindsay Clancy killed her three children in 2023 before attempting suicide, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down.”

Gov. Healey's Proposal

Massachusetts governor Maura Healey proposed free nurse home visits for all newborn parents and updated mental health screening regulations.

Postpartum Care Gaps

Mental illness was the leading cause of death for pregnant women and new mothers in Massachusetts from 2019 to 2024, accounting for 38% of deaths.

Mental Health Screenings

Healey plans to fund a $2 million program for nurse home visits to support 68,000 newborn families annually in Massachusetts.

State Health Leadership

Massachusetts has long been a national leader in healthcare access with one of the lowest uninsured rates in the U.S.

Mental Health Crisis

85% of maternal deaths in Massachusetts from 2019 to 2024 were preventable, with more than half occurring within a year after birth.