Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA
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Debt From Childbirth, Other Medical Care Would Be Relieved Under New Bill
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Some new Pennsylvania parents pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for pregnancy and childbirth care. When they can’t afford these costs, the resulting debt affects their finances and health.
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The Children Left Behind by Free Lunch Programs, and the Proposed $250M Solution
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Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all is the solution.
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Child Care Workers Could Get a Raise Under Shapiro Plan to Address Shortage
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Businesses and advocates for families say the Democrat’s $55 million proposal would make child care in Pennsylvania more available and keep parents in the workforce.
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Ghosted by Your Doc? New Law Aims to Weaken Restrictive Noncompete Contracts, Keep Physicians Local
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The rules prevent a health system from pushing dismissed doctors out of town and keeping patients in the dark, but critics say it’s still too narrow.
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Empathy Between the Person Receiving and Giving Care Helps Both. What Happens When Dementia Tears That Bond?
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When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research shows.
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State-Mandated Time Off for Bereavement Is Gaining Ground. Where Does Pa. Stand?
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Employers in Pennsylvania offer bereavement leave at their own discretion, so workers who experience a death in the family aren’t always guaranteed time off.
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Lawmakers Tease Their Plans to Address High Child Care Costs, Low Pre-K Attendance in Pa.
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Legislative memos addressing paid leave, pre-K access and child care costs preview how Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to approach caregiving issues in 2025.
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Mail Delays, Paperwork Problems Prevent Hungry Families From Accessing Food Benefits in Pa.
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SNAP helps low-income Pennsylvanians afford food, but a new report finds paperwork snafus and confusing rules can prevent people from accessing that assistance.
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A Range of Workers Provide Maternal Care in Pa. Learn Their Roles
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The federal government argues a more robust maternal health workforce is key to improving mortality before, during and after childbirth.
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State Food Box Program Feeds Thousands of Older Pennsylvanians Monthly
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Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program helps older adults whose incomes or health might cause them to skip meals, eat less than they need or consume unhealthy foods.