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PITTSBURGH, PA — State lawmakers convened in Pittsburgh to address the alarming realities of maternal health deserts in Pennsylvania. Co-hosted by the House Majority Policy Committee and the Black Maternal …
Lawmakers Spotlight Maternal Health Deserts at Pittsburgh Hearing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Representatives Lindsay Powell, Kristine C. Howard, Mary Jo Daley, and Melissa Shusterman joined Planned Parenthood PA advocates on April 7 in the Capitol Rotunda to …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers and Advocates Rally for Reproductive Rights Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) have introduced the Convenient Contraception Act, a bill aimed at addressing barriers to accessing contraceptive products through …
New Bill Aims to Revolutionize Contraceptive Access and Improve Women’s Health Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Visby Medical marketing authorization for its Women’s Sexual Health Test, a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that allows at-home testing …
Revolution in Healthcare: FDA Greenlights First At-Home Test for Three Major STIs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Pennsylvania state leaders convened on Friday for a groundbreaking roundtable to address the critical intersection of maternal health and substance use disorders (SUD). The discussion, hosted by …
How Pennsylvania’s Bold Action on Maternal Health and Addiction Could Change Lives Forever 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
HERSHEY, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania. This effort includes funding for four regional maternal health coalitions and a commitment …
Shapiro Administration Bolsters Maternal Health with New Initiatives and Funding Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC has unveiled its highly anticipated annual report, “Steep Challenges & Uneven Progress,” identifying seven key trends that could redefine maternal and infant health in the …
ProgenyHealth Report Highlights Critical Trends in Maternal and Infant Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking $10 million investment in maternal health is set to tackle one of the most overlooked and critical issues in the U.S.: the behavioral health of pregnant …
SAMHSA’s $10M Grant to Maternal Behavioral Health Aims to Transform Care for Mothers and Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled the 2021–2023 Progress Report for the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) National Strategic Plan, outlining the achievements and …
HHS Releases STI National Strategic Plan Progress Report and Highlights New Focus on HSV Read More