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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move to broaden healthcare access, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at enhancing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage of preventive …
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expansion of Preventive Health Coverage Under ACA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, a significant roundtable discussion was held in Harrisburg, where State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, alongside officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
Pennsylvania Takes Charge: Shusterman’s Bold Roundtable Advances Reproductive Rights Agenda Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A heated political showdown unfolded in the Senate yesterday as the vote on the Right to IVF Act failed to pass, leaving millions of Americans questioning the …
Senate Sparks Outrage by Blocking Right to IVF Act, Threatening Reproductive Rights Nationwide! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride towards addressing the maternal health crisis in the United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced an allocation …
Massive $558 Million Boost: How HHS Plans to Revolutionize Maternal Health Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation designed to support maternal and child health across the state. Authored by State Rep. Darisha Parker, the Maternal Home …
Pennsylvania House Passes Maternal Home Visiting Act to Support Young Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats marked the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade by reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding a woman’s right to make …
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Reproductive Rights Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move, the Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania House passed crucial legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing access to contraceptives. This new bill mandates that …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Safeguard Contraceptive Access Amid GOP Challenges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing state-level protections for contraceptive access. House Bill 1140, sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, passed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Protect Contraceptive Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill aimed at protecting and guaranteeing the right for people to obtain and use …
Senate Fails to Pass Right to Contraception Act, Sparking Debate on Reproductive Rights Read More