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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
State Reps. La’Tasha D. Mayes and Jennifer O’Mara praise the commitment to life shown by couples and fertility clinics offering in vitro fertilization treatments, making starting a family possible for many struggling with conception.
Exploring the Connection Between Fertility Treatment and Reproductive Freedom 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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced grantees for its innovative Women’s Service Program. The initiative is set to expand accessible and inclusive healthcare services, …
Empowering Women’s Health: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Groundbreaking Service Program Read More
WEST READING, PA — As maternal mortality rates continue to rise across the United States, healthcare providers are rallying to raise awareness and provide critical education on maternal health. The …
Maternal Health Awareness Day Highlights the Urgency to Address Rising Maternal Mortality Rates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is strongly encouraging consumers, particularly those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, to be well-informed when selecting reproductive health care providers …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Advocates for Informed Choices in Reproductive Health Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State and local health department leaders, in a news conference held at the Wilkes-Barre Health Department yesterday, urged pregnant women to seek prenatal care and get tested for …
Health Officials Urge Pregnant Women to Test for Syphilis Amid Rising Newborn Cases Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls, a renowned advocate for social impact and empowerment, has announced an enlightening Zoom luncheon on November 16, 2023, from 12 …
Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inspiring Luncheon to Elevate Maternal Health Advocacy Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, reacted to Thursday’s announcement by PA Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh that the state’s contract with a crisis pregnancy center …
Shusterman Applauds Termination of Real Alternatives Contract, Opens Doors for Women’s Health Care Providers Statewide Read More