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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) recently celebrated the winners of the final phase in the Reducing Disparities in …
Innovative Programs Making Strides Towards Reducing Disparities in Breastfeeding Across the U.S. Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new law in Pennsylvania is set to broaden access to pasteurized donor human milk, a crucial resource for medically vulnerable infants. Named ‘Owen’s Law,’ Act 32 …
Owen’s Law Paves Way for Expanded Access to Pasteurized Donor Human Milk in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and the National Coalition for Infant Health have jointly requested the Pennsylvania State Legislature to amend Senate Bill 500 (SB 500) to …
National Black Nurses Association and National Coalition for Infant Health Urge Pennsylvania Legislature to Amend SB 500 for Human Milk Coverage Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department Deputy Commissioner, Shannen Logue, emphasized the coverage provided for breastfeeding support, equipment, and counseling under the Affordable …
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Spotlights Breastfeeding Coverage under the Affordable Care Act Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen visited the Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank (MAMMB) in Pittsburgh on Friday to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding …
Boosting Health: PA Department of Health Secretary Advocates Breastfeeding at Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank Read More
On Tuesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the first-ever bipartisan bill in Congress to improve access to donor breast milk, bettering child health and combating the infant formula shortage. The …
Paoli Hospital Visit Inspires Houlahan Legislation to Combat Infant Formula Shortage, Improve Access to Donor Breast Milk Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The March of Dimes is revealing the most remarkable women impacting business, health and public service in Chester County. All three women will be honored at …
March of Dimes Announces Women to Be Honored at 2022 Salute to Chester County Women of Achievement Read More