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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls, a renowned advocate for social impact and empowerment, has announced an enlightening Zoom luncheon on November 16, 2023, from 12 …
Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inspiring Luncheon to Elevate Maternal Health Advocacy Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards improving maternal health, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has ceremonially signed Senate Bill (SB) 262. The signing took place on Tuesday in the presence …
Pennsylvania Takes Significant Step Forward in Addressing Maternal Mortality with Senate Bill 262 Read More
Twenty percent of women surveyed reported experiences of mistreatment during pregnancy and delivery care, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. Mistreatment during maternity care was higher among Black (30%), Hispanic …
Maternal Care: Alarming Reports of Mistreatment Highlight Racial & Insurance Disparities Read More
A large nationally representative study shows in-hospital delivery-related maternal mortality rates improved 57% between 2008 and 2021, despite identified increases in severe maternal morbidity (SMM). This observational study of over …
New Study Shows 57% Decrease in Maternal Mortality Rates during Hospital Deliveries Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, SB 262, sponsored by Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th), passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a vote of 50-0. Schwank’s bill is part of a legislative package on …
Severe Maternal Morbidity Bill Passes Pennsylvania Senate Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the House Majority Policy Committee hosted a hearing on Black maternal health and the troubling statistics involving Black mothers and birthing individuals and maternal mortality rates. …
Hearing Explores Vision for Black Maternal Health Read More
MEDIA, PA — The Delaware County Health Department and its partners are inviting the public to view the free screening of the award-winning documentary film Aftershock, which powerfully examines the …
Uncover the Truth Behind Deadly Maternal Health Disparities Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia Entering Women’s History Month this March has me pondering a lot of issues related to women, especially women of color, and where we …
Women’s History Month Is the Perfect Time to Recognize Women’s Issues Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC announced the recent release of its 2023 key trends and insights report. The report entitled, “Rising Risks, Renewed Resolve” identifies critical areas within maternal and infant …
ProgenyHealth Releases 2023 Key Trends and Insights Report on Maternal & Infant Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration, members of the Women’s Health Caucus, Marianne Fray, CEO of the Maternity Care Coalition, and Gerria Coffee, owner of Genesis Birth Services, on Wednesday …
Wolf Administration, Women’s Health Caucus, Community Partners Discuss Importance Of Investing In Maternal-Child Health Read More