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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
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools will share $3 million in state funding this year to continue …
Pa. Schools to Receive $3M for Free Period Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State environmental and health officials have issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for all fish species in Briar Creek in Columbia County and Middle Spring Creek in …
Pa. Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Two Streams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health used the crowds of the 110th PA Farm Show to deliver a sweeping public health intervention, distributing more than 3,500 doses of …
At Farm Show, State Hands Out Naloxone and Flu Shots in Major Public Health Push Read More