Delivering for PA Families: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $12 Million into Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives Over Past Three Years

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April 30, 2026 - Allentown, PA

Delivering for PA Families: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $12 Million into Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives Over Past Three Years

Since taking office in January 2023, the Shapiro Administration has invested$12.3 million in maternal and child health initiatives - delivering real results like increased use of postpartum depression screenings, improved access to care for women with hypertension, and new grants specifically designed to improve the health of Pennsylvania mothers and babies.

Today, leadership from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Drug and Alcohol Programs visited the Maternal and Family Health Services WIC Center in Allentown to see some of those results in action, as well as to discuss the Shapiro Administration's plan to improve maternal health outcomes.

"Improving health outcomes for mothers and babies is a top priority of the Shapiro Administration," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "Our investments are successfully expanding access to quality care. With an additional $7.5 million proposed for the 2026-27 budget, Governor Shapiro is ensuring we can continue this critical work-making every stage of pregnancy and postpartum safer for the mothers and infants in Pennsylvania."

Speakers Include:
Erica Bozentka, Maternal & Family Health Services WIC Director
Dr. Debra Bogen, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health
Sara Goulet, Department of Human Services Special Advisor
Kelly Primus, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Deputy Secretary
Marianne Fray, Maternity Care Coalition President and CEO
Brenda Gomez, Maternity Care Coalition client and local mother

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