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WEST GROVE, PA — In a significant boost to healthcare and community services for women and girls in Chester County, LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) has been announced as …
LCH Health and Community Services Receives Vital Grant to Support Women and Girls in Chester County 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 — In a landmark decision, five of Pennsylvania’s state health boards have cast votes that may forever change the landscape of LGBTQ+ health care in the state. These …
Pennsylvania Health Boards Oppose Conversion Therapy, Charting a New Course for LGBTQ+ Health Care Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A comprehensive survey released this week by LevLane Advertising, a stalwart in the Philadelphia advertising scene, sheds light on the profound impact gynecological conditions have on American …
Survey Reveals Gynecological Conditions Significantly Impact Women’s Lives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has emerged at the forefront of states advocating for the insurance coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) birth control. Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s appeal to health insurers to …
Pennsylvania Takes Lead in Making Over-the-Counter Birth Control Widely Accessible Read More
ERIE, PA — In a significant boost to his campaign, Ryan Bizzarro, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party-endorsed candidate for State Treasurer, has garnered endorsements from two prominent women’s rights organizations: the …
Ryan Bizzarro Secures Key Endorsements from Women’s Rights Groups in Pennsylvania State Treasurer Race Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates has announced its support for State Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) in her bid for re-election, spotlighting her unwavering commitment to reproductive health …
Planned Parenthood Backs State Senator Carolyn Comitta for Re-Election Amid Reproductive Rights Battle Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called on health insurers across the state to broaden access to contraception, including the newly approved over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill. …
Governor Shapiro Advocates for Broader Access to Contraception in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant development for maternal and child health services in the Greater Philadelphia region, the Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a recognized community-based nonprofit organization, has announced …
Philadelphia’s Maternity Care Coalition Expands Reproductive Health Services to Chester and Berks Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bold legislative move, Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a bill to repeal the state’s felony sentencing enhancement for individuals living with HIV who are charged with …
Pennsylvania Moves to Repeal HIV Criminalization in Prostitution Cases, Aiming to End Stigma Read More