JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION AND THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR INFANT HEALTH ON AMENDING SB 500
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Black Nurses Association and the National Coalition for Infant Health issued a joint statement formally requesting that the Pennsylvania State Legislature amend SB 500 to include Medicaid coverage for an exclusive human milk diet:
- This is not only a health issue, but also an equity issue as the African American community suffers from higher rates of prematurity and higher infant mortality.
- Please do the right thing and amend SB 500 to save more lives and keep our most vulnerable population supported with proper nutrition."
- Click here to read the National Black Nurses Association Letter.
- Click here to read the National Coalition for Infant Health Letter.