May 08, 2025 Barriers to Mental Health Care for Older Adults More than one in four U.S. adults age 65 or older report having a diagnosed mental health condition or experiencing isolation and/or emotional distress; yet many did not receive care from a mental health professional, a new survey found.
May 07, 2025 Access to Care at Risk: 5 Key Quotes from Pa. Hospital Community Leaders Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems face significant and persistent challenges that jeopardize communities’ access to health care, HAP and hospital leaders told a state Senate panel today.
April 10, 2025 Mental Health Access a Challenge in Rural Pennsylvania Rural Pennsylvanians are faced with many challenges when it comes to mental health care, including access, stigma, economic barriers, poor internet service for telehealth visits, and a shortage of mental health professionals.
March 11, 2025 Screenings and Other Efforts to Combat Postpartum Depression Recommended for Mothers With more than half of maternal deaths in the U.S. occurring during the postpartum period, Pennsylvania state officials are calling postpartum screenings and more urgent referrals for mental health care a priority.
February 28, 2025 CDC Report: U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Declining There’s encouraging news in the ongoing effort to reduce drug overdose deaths in the U.S.
February 07, 2025 Nationwide Studies Show Overall Maternal Mortality Rates on the Decline More mothers are delivering safely across the United States, according to data recently released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the statistics continue to identify alarming racial disparities in outcomes.
January 23, 2025 Maternal Health Awareness Day: An Opportunity for Education and Action Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day, a designation created to raise awareness about maternal health and the country’s maternal mortality crisis. Recently, HAP released an action plan to improve maternal health outcomes, increase access to care, and eliminate disparities across Pennsylvania.
December 02, 2024 A Statewide Campaign to Reduce Substance Use Disorder Stigma The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs recently announced significant progress in its four-year campaign to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD).
October 29, 2024 Key Issues Facing the Health Care Workforce The federal government recently released a new report on the persistent challenges facing the health care workforce—shortages, administrative burdens, and burnout—and steps to address those challenges.
October 23, 2024 Shapiro Administration Announces $3.2 Million for Drug-Related Overdose Prevention Efforts The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) this week announced investments of more than $3.2 million to combat the drug-related overdose epidemic.