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Babypalooza Community Baby Shower Set for April 11 in Hagerstown
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (301+ words) Patriot Federal Credit Union announced its support for the 2026 Babypalooza Community Baby Shower by contributing a diaper donation to help local families and expectant parents. The Babypalooza Community Baby Shower 2026 will be held Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bester…...
NHTSA Recall Issued for Evenflo LiteMax Child Seats Over Manual Error
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (14+ words) NHTSA Recall Issued for Evenflo LiteMax Child Seats Over Manual Error'Franklin County Free Press...
NHTSA Shares Seat Belt Safety Guidance for Pregnant Drivers and Passengers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) As more families prepare to welcome babies in 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding expectant parents that wearing a seat belt during pregnancy is essential and must be done correctly. According to NHTSA guidance, pregnant drivers and…...
Meritus Health Promotes Safe Sleep During SIDS Awareness Month
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) Meritus Health is encouraging families to participate in the #ClearTheCrib Challenge as part of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The challenge promotes safe sleep practices for infants, emphasizing that cribs should be free of pillows, blankets, toys, and…...
Meritus Health Earns Gold Certification for Safe Sleep Practices
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) The Family Birthing Center features a "Safe to Sleep" interactive display that demonstrates recommended safe sleep guidelines. The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging will hold its final two mobile flu clinics on Wednesday. Individuals can call or stop in…...
House Panel Hears Testimony on Infant and Maternal Mortality Crisis in Pennsylvania
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) Panelists cited maternity deserts, hospital closures, workforce shortages, unmet mental health needs, substance use, high health care costs, and reduced social supports as major contributors. Rep. Gina Curry, D-Upper Darby, noted that infant mortality rose 35% from 2021 to 2022. Most maternal deaths…...
Bill Proposes Remote Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (390+ words) The legislation, sponsored by Senators Amanda Capelletti (D-Norristown), Judy Schwank (D-Reading), Maria Collett (D-Fort Washington), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Shamokin Dam), and Rosemary Brown (R-Scotrun), seeks to improve health outcomes for pregnant women who cannot regularly access doctors" offices. The proposal…...