Statewide prenatal program to cut infant deaths launched
Crozer Chester Medical Center among 13 Delaware County hospitals joining Healthy Beginning Plus to provide high risk and basic maternity care to low income pregnant women. The program covers counseling on substance abuse and smoking cessation, genetic screening, and referrals. Over 650 women will receive services funded by the state Department of Public Welfare with outreach to enroll in the first trimester. Governor Casey notes prevention lowers costs while acknowledging not all adverse outcomes can be prevented.
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Turnpike warns for Labor Day travel surge
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission promises more lanes and patrols to ease Labor Day travel. Officials urge motorists to check spare tires radiators and belts as the holiday period runs from 3:30 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. next Wednesday.
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