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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. PPD is a major depressive episode that typically occurs …
FDA Approves Zurzuvae: Game-Changing Medication for Postpartum Depression Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer recently announced the County has been recognized with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor …
New Castle County Receives Two NACo Achievement Awards for Innovative Programs Boosting Community Services Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware Much like the Blue Route, my road to motherhood was filled with potholes. After an unsuccessful year of trying, my husband, Brad, and …
Beyond Bouquets: Let’s Gift Pennsylvania Moms With More This Mother’s Day Read More
Are you a Mama’s Boy? Well, according to a recent survey of Pennsylvanians, you’re not alone! With 1,138,197 self-confessed “Mama’s Boys” in the state, Pennsylvania is home to many men …
Pennsylvania Has 1,138,197 Self-Confessed ‘Mama’s Boys’, Finds Survey Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently announced that more than half of all states have expanded access …
Pennsylvania and Georgia Increase Health Coverage for Mothers and Children 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
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
HARRISBURG, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf and the departments of Corrections (DOC) and Human Services (DHS), along with the Tuttleman Foundation and Genesis Birth Services, this week announced a …
Wolf Administration Establishes Doula Care Pilot for Pregnant Incarcerated Women Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) have lauded Governor Tom Wolf for a budget proposal that utilizes the state’s nearly $6 billion budget surplus …
PA Women’s Health Caucus Responds to Governor Wolf’s Budget Address Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is taking steps to improve maternal health and support …
HHS Announces Efforts to Help Expand Nationwide Access and Coverage for High-quality Maternal Health Services Read More