April 21, 2025 Addressing the Rural Maternal Health Crisis More than 100 rural hospitals nationwide have stopped (or have announced plans to stop) delivering babies since 2020, according to new data from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR).
April 16, 2025 Commemorating Black Maternal Health Week Black Maternal Health Week is April 11 through 17, emphasizing the importance of community-driven change, self-advocacy, and efforts to improve Black maternal health outcomes.
March 28, 2025 Shapiro Administration Calls for Universal Postpartum Depression Screenings, Faster Mental Health Referrals The profound impact of postpartum depression is felt by mothers, their families, and communities across Pennsylvania. To help combat this epidemic, state officials are calling for universal postpartum screenings and more urgent referrals for mental health care.
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 19, 2025 Pa. Health Leaders Monitor Federal Funding Freeze Pennsylvania faces uncertainty over federal funding as state leaders work to grow the health care workforce, address maternal health disparities, and invest in public health.
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.
February 04, 2025 HAP Response to PA Governor's Budget The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today reacted to Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025–2026 state budget. HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings released the following statement.
January 29, 2025 Happening this Week: A Focus on Maternal Health The Shapiro administration this week hosted events with Pennsylvania hospital leaders focused on improving the state’s maternal health.
January 16, 2025 HAP Report Outlines Plan of Action to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes Across Pennsylvania The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today released an action plan to improve maternal health outcomes, increase access to care, and eliminate disparities.
December 12, 2024 A Call to Strengthen Infant and Maternal Care A new report from March of Dimes indicates that preterm births in Pennsylvania—while lower than the national average—remain high, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups.