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PITTSBURGH, PA — State lawmakers convened in Pittsburgh to address the alarming realities of maternal health deserts in Pennsylvania. Co-hosted by the House Majority Policy Committee and the Black Maternal …
Lawmakers Spotlight Maternal Health Deserts at Pittsburgh Hearing Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Pennsylvania state leaders convened on Friday for a groundbreaking roundtable to address the critical intersection of maternal health and substance use disorders (SUD). The discussion, hosted by …
How Pennsylvania’s Bold Action on Maternal Health and Addiction Could Change Lives Forever Read More
LOCK HAVEN, PA — A groundbreaking pilot program to address the persistent challenges of maternal health care in rural Pennsylvania has been unveiled by the Shapiro Administration, bringing hope to expectant …
Shapiro Administration Launches Bold Initiative to Transform Maternal Health in Rural Pennsylvania Read More
HERSHEY, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania. This effort includes funding for four regional maternal health coalitions and a commitment …
Shapiro Administration Bolsters Maternal Health with New Initiatives and Funding Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC has unveiled its highly anticipated annual report, “Steep Challenges & Uneven Progress,” identifying seven key trends that could redefine maternal and infant health in the …
ProgenyHealth Report Highlights Critical Trends in Maternal and Infant Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride towards addressing the maternal health crisis in the United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced an allocation …
Massive $558 Million Boost: How HHS Plans to Revolutionize Maternal Health Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States continues to grapple with the highest rate of maternal mortality among well-resourced countries. Shockingly, over 22% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. result from …
A National Push to Improve Maternal Mental Health: HHS Releases a Robust Strategy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey, Elizabeth Warren, and Cory Booker presented the Mamas First Act on Thursday. This proposed legislation boldly targets the maternal mortality crisis that has …
U.S. Senators Introduce the Mamas First Act to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis through Expanded Medicaid Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County hosted its first maternal health conference on Tuesday, focusing on reducing disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity. The conference, named MOTHERS ALIVE: Sharing Best Practices …
Montgomery County Leads the Charge in Maternal Health with Inaugural Conference Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Health recently announced the availability of grants aimed at fostering regional coalitions dedicated to improving maternal health. This initiative, backed by Governor Josh Shapiro’s …
Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program to Combat Maternal Mortality, Focuses on Community-Based Solutions Read More