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January 31, 2025 - West Chester, PA

Shapiro Administration Hosts Maternal Healthcare Roundtable with Pennsylvanians Affected by Substance Use Disorder to Inform Strategic Plan to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, along with leadership from the departments of Human Services (DHS) and Health (DOH), joined substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers, those with lived experience, local government and judicial officials, and others for a roundtable discussion to seek feedback on the development of Commonwealth's Maternal Health Strategic Plan specific to the SUD-related care for pregnant and postpartum women.

At the roundtable, Shapiro Administration leaders learned firsthand what barriers Pennsylvanians experience when trying to access SUD maternal health care and heard about the role stigma plays in accessing care.

"The Shapiro Administration understands the impact of substance use disorders on pregnant and postpartum women and their children," said Secretary Davis-Jones. "DDAP and our sister agencies are committed to implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure that pregnant women don't just survive before, during, and after pregnancy-but truly thrive."

Interviews Include:
Dr. Latika Davis-Jones - Secretary, PA Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
Dr. Debra Bogen - Secretary, PA Dept. of Health
Dr. Val Arkoosh - Secretary, PA Dept. of Human Services
CJ - Client, West Chester
Sommer - Client, Coatesville
Jamie Johnson - Exec. Dir. of Chester County Drug & Alcohol



The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_01.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_02.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_03.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_04.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_05.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_06.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_07.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_08.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_09.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_10.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_11.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jamie Johnson, Executive Director of Chester County Drug & Alcohol, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for SUD-related care for pregnant and postpartum women, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_12.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_13.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jamie Johnson, Executive Director of Chester County Drug & Alcohol, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for SUD-related care for pregnant and postpartum women, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_14.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_15.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_16.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_17.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_18.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_19.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Patricia McKernan, Chief Operating Officer at Gaudenzia, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder, providing input based on professional experience, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_20.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Patricia McKernan, Chief Operating Officer at Gaudenzia, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder, providing input based on professional experience, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_21.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Sallad, Director of Samara House, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder, providing input based on professional experience, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_22.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Sallad, Director of Samara House, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder, providing input based on professional experience, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_23.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_24.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_25.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_26.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_27.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_28.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_29.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_30.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_31.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_32.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Sara Goulet, Special Advisor at the Department of Human Services, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealth’s maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_33.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_34.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_35.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_36.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_37.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_38.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_39.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_40.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_41.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jeanne Franklin, Director of the Chester County Health Department, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder, providing input based on professional experience, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_42.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Chris Pielli attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for SUD-related care for pregnant and postpartum women, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_43.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_44.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_45.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Dan K. Williams attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder to gather feedback for SUD-related care for pregnant and postpartum women, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_46.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_47.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Cheree Tisdale, Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Director at Kindred House, attends a roundtable discussion on substance use disorder, providing input based on professional experience, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_48.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration hosts a roundtable discussion with substance use disorder (SUD) community organizations to gather feedback for the Commonwealths maternal health strategic plan, in West Chester, PA on January 31, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27174_DDAP_SUD_49.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>