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PITTSBURGH, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-2026 budget outlines a significant investment in maternal health, including $5 million to support universal postpartum depression screenings for all Pennsylvania mothers. Shapiro …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to Combat Postpartum Depression, Empowering Mothers and Families Statewide Read More
LOCK HAVEN, PA — A groundbreaking pilot program to address the persistent challenges of maternal health care in rural Pennsylvania has been unveiled by the Shapiro Administration, bringing hope to expectant …
Shapiro Administration Launches Bold Initiative to Transform Maternal Health in Rural Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has launched the 2025 Lyme Disease Student Art Contest, inviting Pennsylvania students in grades one through six to participate by creating posters or short videos …
Pennsylvania Launches Student Art Contest to Combat Lyme Disease Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched the application process for the 2025-26 WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program. This initiative aims to empower communities across the …
Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Transform Communities with Safer Walking and Biking Paths Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and caregivers to take immediate action following the recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety …
Urgent Warning for Parents: Dangerous Toxins Found in Popular Kids’ Jewelry – Act Now to Protect Your Child! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has announced expanded eligibility for free birth and death certificate applications for veterans and their families, effective December 30, 2024. This change …
Veterans, Don’t Miss Out! Unlock Free Vital Records for You and Your Family Now! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A startling avian influenza (AI) outbreak is suspected to be behind the sudden deaths of approximately 200 snow geese found in the Allentown area this past week. …
Deadly Bird Flu Suspected in Allentown as Hundreds of Geese Drop Dead Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has announced a monumental step forward in HIV prevention. The Shapiro Administration, through the collaboration of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Health (DOH), …
No-Cost HIV Prevention in Pennsylvania Revolutionizes Healthcare Access Read More
TAYLOR, PA — As the festive season approaches, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Aging gathered at the Taylor Community Center in Lackawanna County on Thursday to emphasize the …
Pennsylvania Health Officials Advocate for Vaccination Ahead of Holiday Season Read More