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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride toward addressing the complex interplay between social conditions and health, Pennsylvania has been selected as one of nine states to participate in a …
Pennsylvania Joins National Initiative to Tackle Health-Related Social Needs Through Medicaid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bipartisan effort to address the healthcare disparities faced by rural and underserved communities across the United States, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) …
New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Healthcare in Rural America Through Medical Student Training 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
WILMINGTON, DE — In the ongoing battle for better health and reduced health disparities, ChristianaCare is revolutionizing patient care with a comprehensive approach beyond the typical confines of the healthcare …
Food is Medicine: ChristianaCare Tackles Chronic Disease and Food Insecurity, One Delivery at a Time Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an aggressive move to combat the rising tide of gun violence, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently approved $13 million in grants for …
Pennsylvania Takes Aim at Gun Violence with $13 Million in Prevention Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has taken a significant stride towards combating substance use disorders (SUD), announcing the availability of $6.5 million in funding. …
Pennsylvania Pledges $6.5 Million to Expand Essential Services for Individuals Battling Substance Use Disorders Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to improve health outcomes and address disparities, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week introduced the Community Health Worker Access Act on Thursday. The …
Casey’s Community Health Worker Access Act: A Vital Step towards Bridging Health Disparities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the steadily evolving battle against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a comprehensive set …
CDC Unveils Comprehensive Guide to Combat Respiratory Viruses: A Closer Look at the Implications Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services, a cornerstone of Chester County’s healthcare community, has received a significant accolade from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The …
Chester County’s LCH Health and Community Services Earns Prestigious National Recognition Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A groundbreaking roundtable discussion on eliminating disparities in Black maternal and infant care was held at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania’s Womxn’s Center last week. The event …
Chester County Roundtable Spotlights Disparities in Black Maternal and Infant Care Read More