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HARRISBURG, PA — Sexually transmitted infection cases are declining in Pennsylvania, but health officials are urging at-risk residents to get tested and seek treatment to sustain the downward trend.
Sharp STI Decline in PA as Officials Push Urgent Testing Drive Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dozens of people reentering the workforce after incarceration received birth certificates on-site this week, removing a common barrier to employment, housing, and training programs. What This Means …
State Effort Helps Returning Citizens Get Key ID Fast Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have released a statewide strategy aimed at reducing maternal deaths and improving access to care, with a focus on closing racial and geographic gaps in …
New Plan Targets Maternal Health Gaps, Saves Lives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is launching a statewide strategy to reduce maternal deaths and improve access to care, with new funding and coordinated policies aimed at addressing disparities in pregnancy …
New Maternal Health Plan Targets Deaths, Care Gaps Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — In case you missed it, more than 650,000 Pennsylvania students are receiving free access to menstrual hygiene products in schools as part of a $6 million statewide …
ICYMI: Pa. Expands Free Period Products in Schools Statewide Read More PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania has invested $6 million over two years to provide free period products in schools, with officials proposing an additional $3 million to expand the program in …
$6M School Program Expands Access to Free Period Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Emergency medical services agencies across Pennsylvania are receiving $6.6 million in state funding aimed at hiring, training, and equipping responders to improve emergency response times and patient …
$6.6M Boost Targets EMS Shortages, Faster Emergency Response Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania health and insurance officials are urging residents to get screened earlier for colorectal cancer, citing rising cases among younger adults and emphasizing that most screenings are …
Pa. Officials Urge Early Cancer Screenings Amid Rising Cases Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania health officials highlighted new investments aimed at strengthening the state’s emergency medical services workforce during a visit to an EMS training center in Allegheny County earlier …
New EMS Funding Plan Raises Hope for Faster Emergency Care Read More
SCRANTON, PA — Pennsylvania health officials said state investments in maternal and child health programs have expanded screening, mental health support, and medical care access for pregnant women and new …
State Highlights $12.3 Million Investment in Maternal Health Read More