The Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is hosting an informational webinar on Adolescent Oral Health on Thursday, August 30th. If you are a public health professional interested in adolescent health, a public health dental professional, school health professional (such as a school nurse), or want to learn more about initiatives to improve adolescent oral health, "read more" to find out how you can participate in next week's webcast.
On September 5th, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is hosting a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness event in Langhorne, PA. This FREE event is a great opportunity for anyone who might be impacted by an FASD (including providers & families) to learn more about the spectrum and the treatment options available. Click "read more" to get event information!
On Saturday, August 11, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare released a bulletin announcing an amendment to PA's Medicaid state plan for children with disabilities. To read the full notice, click "read more" below. On page 3, you'll find contact information for the DPW's Office of of Medical Assistance Programs as well as the Pennsylvania Health Law Project.
If you are a health professional and would like to volunteer your time for a great cause, check out the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA's Camp Achieve!
ABOARD is hosting an informational event this Saturday, August 11th about special education. "Read more" to get the details!
If you are a parent, provider, or healthcare professional in Northwestern PA, please click "read more" to learn about the mandatory phaseout of ACCESS PLUS in the region. All Northwestern PA residents who have ACCESS PLUS needs to join a Managed Care Plan by September 6th!
