PA seeks school-based health centers in every school
Pennsylvania health leaders say school health clinics are crucial in expanding access to health services and improving health equity in communities. more
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Biden erases Obamacare 'glitch' that limited enrollments
More families will be able to access Affordable Care Act subsidies next year, under a final rule issued by the Biden administration in October. more
NJ Gov. Murphy signs emergency medical services bill
New Jersey will make a series of changes revamping how it regulates emergency medical services under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law. more
US releases framework for workplace mental health
Dr. Vivek Murthy has released a new Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace outlining the foundational role that workplaces should play in promoting worker health. more
Report: significant gains in insurance coverage for people of color
Communities of color recorded huge health insurance coverage gains from 2020 to 2022 due in large part to improved affordability and increased outreach efforts to get people enrolled. more
Lead exposure cases drop...except for children of color
The drop has health experts and city officials hopeful, but they’ll first have to address rates of lead exposure that remain highest in communities with lower incomes and among children of color. more
DBH funding initiative offers $10k for youth, nonprofit projects
This funding initiative gives up to $10,000 to each qualified project that aims to create safe spaces for youth/young adults, address stress and trauma/build resilience, beautify neighborhoods, etc. more
After 14 years, CBH solicits additional MH providers
Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is opening its Provider Network to improve member access to behavioral and mental health treatment services and facilities for the first time in 14 years. more
NJ pressed to require universal MH screenings of students
Advocates in Trenton are pushing the state legislature to address a proposal that would establish universal screening of high school students at risk of mental health or substance misuse challenges. more
Children First to discuss plan to combat lead poisoning in Delco
Delaware County ranks 5th in the state for childhood lead poisoning. Along with our partners, Children First has put together a plan of action that will protect children from this incurable hazard. more
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