March 31, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA
The Shapiro Administration unveiled the Pennsylvania's Maternal Health Strategic Action Plan, entitled Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures. The comprehensive multi-agency plan is the first in Pennsylvania and contains strategic goals, data and research, ongoing work, and recommendations to combat maternal health disparities that can shape quality of life for both mothers and their childrenSince taking office, Governor Josh Shapiro has prioritized reducing maternal health disparities and investing in healthier lives for mothers and children. Since January 2023, the Shapiro Administration has invested more than $12.3 million in maternal and child health initiatives that are delivering real results, like increased postpartum depression screenings, improved access to care for women, and new grants specifically designed to improve the health of Pennsylvania mothers and babies. Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal includes an additional $7.5 million for the Department of Health to continue this important work to make pregnancies, deliveries, and postpartum care safer.The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) launched the Plan along with members of the Governor's Commission on Women and leaders from the Pennsylvania General Assembly, as well as maternal health advocates.List of Speakers:President & CEO Terese M. DeLaPlaine, JD, Hamilton HealthDHS Secretary Dr. Val ArkooshDOH Secretary Dr. Debra BogenDDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-JonesPID Commissioner Mike HumphreysExecutive Director Ashley Walkowiak, Governor's Advisory Commission on WomenDr. Carlos L. Cream, CMO, Hamilton HealthRepresentative Dave Madsen, District 104Representative Justin Fleming, 105th DistrictSenator Patty Kim, District 15
Since taking office, Governor Josh Shapiro has prioritized reducing maternal health disparities and investing in healthier lives for mothers and children. Since January 2023, the Shapiro Administration has invested more than $12.3 million in maternal and child health initiatives that are delivering real results, like increased postpartum depression screenings, improved access to care for women, and new grants specifically designed to improve the health of Pennsylvania mothers and babies. Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal includes an additional $7.5 million for the Department of Health to continue this important work to make pregnancies, deliveries, and postpartum care safer.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) launched the Plan along with members of the Governor's Commission on Women and leaders from the Pennsylvania General Assembly, as well as maternal health advocates.
List of Speakers:President & CEO Terese M. DeLaPlaine, JD, Hamilton HealthDHS Secretary Dr. Val ArkooshDOH Secretary Dr. Debra BogenDDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-JonesPID Commissioner Mike HumphreysExecutive Director Ashley Walkowiak, Governor's Advisory Commission on WomenDr. Carlos L. Cream, CMO, Hamilton HealthRepresentative Dave Madsen, District 104Representative Justin Fleming, 105th DistrictSenator Patty Kim, District 15