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.
September 25, 2024 Key Changes for 988 on the Way An important change could be coming to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, federal officials announced today.
September 23, 2024 Trends in Addiction and Treatment are Changing in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s health care providers are continuing to monitor trends in drug overdoses and illegal drug use across the commonwealth.
September 20, 2024 Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month State agency leaders and advocacy organizations gathered in Harrisburg this week to focus on suicide prevention.
September 19, 2024 Another Telehealth Extension Advances in Congress The House Energy and Commerce Committee this week advanced a two-year extension of pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were set to expire at the end of the year.
August 29, 2024 Parents Under Pressure About half of U.S. parents report that they face overwhelming levels of stress during the week that hinders their ability to function, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general.