Governor Wolf received a $2.25 million grant from the CDC for efforts towards reducing maternal mortality rates over the next 5 years in PA.
Pennsylvania has high rates of both infant and maternal mortality, compared to the national average.
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Will Robots Take Needed Jobs?
Reports say that in Philadelphia, the needs of the health care industry will continue to rely on people.
Comcast is Building an In-home Device for Users Based on Health
Comcast is working on a motion-sensor device for the home that would focus on improving users' health care.
Jefferson Hospital App
An app has been developed at Jefferson Hospital for new moms in need of mental health services.
Pennsylvania Receives $10 Million for Continued Efforts to Reduce Overdose Deaths
One of the reasons Bloomberg Philanthropies chose PA was due to our unique ability to implement both rural and suburban models of a multi-pronged approach.
Governor Wolf Signed in Multiple Bills Working to Improve Crime Victims' Rights
He feels that in doing so, victims will have fewer deterrents inhibiting them from speaking out.
Governor Wolf Announces $3.68 Million Federal Grant to Reduce Youth Suicide
The grant focuses on empowering communities to target youth through a multi-pronged approach in order to best support them.
Pennsylvania Lags on Prisoner Mental Health Treatment
ACLU files a motion to require DHS to provide mental health support within a week for prisoners who are not eligible to be considered for a trial.
- Philadelphia is One of the East Coast Cities Found to be Releasing More Methane into the Atmosphere than was Originally Thought
- Philadelphia Opts to Incentivize the Use of Solar Panels for Businesses and Residences
- West Nile Virus Cases in PA Increase from 20 in 2017 to 130 in 2018
- Fracking and Public Health