US infant mortality rate rises for first time in over 20 years
For the first time in more than two decades, the United States saw an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022. more
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NJ launches new website dedicated to reproductive rights issues
While a growing number of states across the country are limiting access to abortion, the state of New Jersey launched a new website dedicated to educating residents about reproductive rights. more
City homicide rate drops in first eight months of 2023
Homicides in Philadelphia are falling this year amid declines in overall violent crime, according to police department data. more
Biden to crack down on Medicare Advantage marketing
The Biden administration is proposing a fresh crackdown on private health plans that have grown to cover half of the people on Medicare, restricting marketing practices to help consumers. more
Study ties state abortion restrictions to increase in foster care
In states with certain abortion restrictions, the number of children whose parents couldn’t or wouldn’t care for them increased and their children ended up in foster care. more
Casey bill would provid Medicaid coverage for all US children
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has introduced a bill aimed at expanding health care access to all American children. more
Feds restore Medicaid, CHIP benefits to 500k wrongly disenrolled
Nearly 500,000 children and other individuals who were improperly disenrolled from Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program will regain their coverage. more
Gun violence summit considers solutions to epidemic of shootings
Community activists, law enforcement officials, and policymakers gathered on September 30th at St. Joseph’s University to discuss solutions to the city’s gun violence problem. more
Overdose deaths jump by 20 percent among Black Philadelphians
Drug overdose deaths increased for the fourth year in a row, according to a new city report, including a 20% jump among Black residents. more
Free posters for helping kids who have experienced trauma available
There's still time to order FREE poster series for helping kids who have experienced trauma. more
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