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Astra Zeneca Breast Cancer Drug Extends Progression-Free Survival
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (465+ words) WILMINGTON, DE " Astra Zeneca reported updated Phase III trial results showing its investigational breast cancer therapy camizestrant extended the time patients lived without disease progression and delayed the need for additional treatment, potentially strengthening the drug's regulatory and commercial prospects…...
HHS Expands Maternal Health Initiative Through New Partnership
3+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has entered a new partnership with Heartland Forward aimed at expanding federal maternal health programs and improving pregnancy-related outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Central to the partnership is the planned…...
New Maternal Health Plan Targets Deaths, Care Gaps
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania is launching a statewide strategy to reduce maternal deaths and improve access to care, with new funding and coordinated policies aimed at addressing disparities in pregnancy and postpartum health. The Shapiro Administration unveiled Tuesday a multi-agency Maternal…...
ICYMI: Pa. Expands Free Period Products in Schools Statewide
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) PITTSBURGH, PA " In case you missed it, more than 650, 000 Pennsylvania students are receiving free access to menstrual hygiene products in schools as part of a $6 million statewide initiative aimed at reducing absenteeism and improving classroom focus. The funding, secured two…...
Lawmakers Honor Mae Krier, Mark Rosie the Riveter Day
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " State Reps. Melissa Shusterman and Tina Davis honored Bristol resident Mae Krier on Tuesday as Pennsylvania marked "Rosie the Riveter Day," recognizing her 100th birthday and her advocacy for women who supported the nation during World War II. The recognition…...
$6 M School Program Expands Access to Free Period Products
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (357+ words) PITTSBURGH, PA " Pennsylvania has invested $6 million over two years to provide free period products in schools, with officials proposing an additional $3 million to expand the program in the upcoming state budget. State health officials highlighted the program Monday during a…...
FDA Grants Priority Review to ENHERTU for Early Breast Cancer Use
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (355+ words) WILMINGTON, DE " The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted and granted Priority Review to a supplemental application for ENHERTU, a breast cancer treatment developed by Astra Zeneca and Daiichi Sankyo, for patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer, the companies announced....
State Highlights $12. 3 Million Investment in Maternal Health
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (583+ words) SCRANTON, PA " Pennsylvania health officials said state investments in maternal and child health programs have expanded screening, mental health support, and medical care access for pregnant women and new mothers across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen…...
FDA Clears ENHERTU Combo as First-Line Breakthrough in HER2 Breast Cancer
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) WILMINGTON, DE " Astra Zeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) and Japan's Daiichi Sankyo said the U. S. Food and Drug Administration has approved ENHERTU in combination with pertuzumab as a first-line treatment for adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, marking the most…...