The Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. is receiving a $100,000 grant to support its efforts to address maternal health disparities in the state. The Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania,s mission is to improve the health and well-being of families in the region. Their work focuses on addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty, food insecurity, and lack of access to healthcare. These social determinants of health are often the root causes of maternal health disparities. The Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania,s coalition will focus on addressing the root causes of maternal health disparities in the Pennsylvania region.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is awarding grants to support community-based organizations in their efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The DOH is seeking to fund projects that address the unique needs of Pennsylvania’s diverse population. The grant program is designed to support projects that are innovative, sustainable, and have a strong community-based approach. The DOH has selected four community-based organizations to receive grants for their maternal and infant health initiatives. The selected organizations represent four regions across Pennsylvania: Central, Northeast, Southeast, and South Central. The DOH has outlined a competitive selection process for the grant program.