No More Kids in Pain – May 7, 2021
One person’s view of history can stand in contrast to another’s even when they are both involved in making the same historical moment. …
Would you leave billions of dollars on the table? – April 9, 2021
The Promise of the Rescue Act is Up to Us Now The American Rescue Plan Act (Rescue Act) has all the potential to…
Can a small group of people really make a difference? – March 19, 2021
You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Ben Franklin coined this phrase nearly…
Vaccines – Just the Tip of the Iceberg – March 12, 2021
Vaccines – Just the Tip of the Iceberg To be sure, when anything is in short supply, folks immediately want to know if…
New allies & partners in the fight against lead poisoning, Feb 24, 2021
“People are going to keep getting poisoned until the nation fully addresses its lead-infused infrastructure.” This quote comes from a recent New…
PCCY Response to 21-22 Wolf budget
PHILADELPHIA (February 3, 2021) – Governor Wolf’s FY 2021-2022 budget proposal includes historic levels of investment that will improve the life chances of all…
Our children are not our children – Dec 24, 2020
“Our children are not our children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.” As we approach the holiday…
New Reporting Leads to Strategic Insights into Child Lead Poison Prevention, Dec 16, 2020
Half of Pennsylvania kids are not getting tested for lead by their second birthday, despite CDC guidelines. There is no safe level…
Children learn what they see, Dec 4, 2020
Children learn what they see. When they hear the President is inviting guests to the White House for more than a dozen…
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