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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A new national report is sounding the alarm on maternal and infant health in the United States, warning that widening disparities, policy uncertainty, and access shortages …
Maternal Health Crisis Deepens as New Report Warns of Worsening Gaps Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When community needs meet access to care, lives are transformed. That’s the vision driving the collaboration between Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) and Equity Health Center in …
Building Health Equity in Coatesville: The CVIM and Equity Health Center Partnership Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus (PBMHC) will mark its two-year anniversary on Monday, October 27, with a day of advocacy and celebration at the State Capitol. …
Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus Marks Two Years of Legislative Action Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration announced a sweeping $50 billion initiative to overhaul rural health care, unveiling details last week on how states can apply for funding to strengthen …
$50B Plan Seeks to Revolutionize Rural Health Care Across America Read More
READING, PA — The Shapiro Administration has launched a new initiative to improve women’s health care access and awareness in Pennsylvania. The effort, timed to coincide with Women’s Health Month, …
Pennsylvania’s Urgent Call to Women: Share Your Voice to Shape Better Health Care! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic series of reforms proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to address mounting concerns over improper enrollments in Affordable Care Act …
Is Your Health Coverage at Risk? CMS Cracks Down on Fraud to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Your Future Read More
ASTON, PA — The Senate Democratic Policy Committee convened on Monday, March 10, to address a pressing issue in Pennsylvania’s healthcare landscape: the growing threat of hospital closures, with a …
Will Your Community Be Left Without Care? Senators Sound Alarm on Threatened PA Hospitals Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — A new survey conducted by New Ocean Health Solutions reveals that 79% of Americans aged 55 and older report their mental health as excellent or good, with 28% …
Are Seniors Defying the Odds? 79% Report Thriving Mental Health Amid Aging and Challenges Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has expanded its offerings in Southern Chester County by adding primary care services to its West Grove Health Center. Starting March …
LCH Expands Primary Care Services to West Grove Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group has unveiled its Health Equity Internship Program, offering students and trainees an immersive experience in addressing health and social inequities. This …
The Health Equity Consulting Group Launches Internship Program to Tackle Health Disparities Read More