PBMHC co-chairs introduce Pennsylvania’s Momnibus legislative package

To address disparities in health care, co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus Reps. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware; and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, and caucus members introduced the Momnibus legislative package, which outlines a group of eight bills to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality in Pennsylvania.

Studying Maternal Morbidity Bill Signed Into Law

Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus members celebrate Act 5 of 2023 being signed into law.

Celebrating The Creation of Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus

Co-chairs Reps. La’Tasha D. Mayes, Gina H. Curry and Morgan Cephas announce the new Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus, created to focus on improving maternal care and birthing outcomes for Black women and birthing people of color across the commonwealth.

Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2023

Held annually on April 11-17th, Black Maternal Health Week is held to build awareness, activism, and community-building? to amplify ?the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. The theme for 2023 is Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!

April 13, 2023 - Black Maternal Health

The House Majority Policy Committee hosted a hearing on Black maternal health and the troubling statistics involving Black mothers and birthing individuals and maternal mortality rates.

Inspi-HER'd

State Rep. Gina H. Curry held Inspi'HER'd on Sept. 10, 2022. The fun event for girls in fifth through eighth grades included outdoor workshops, field day activities, special youth guest appearances and more.

May 11, 2022 - Maternity Deserts in Delaware County

After Crozer Health announced it is closing a number of its facilities in an attempt to cut costs “to be able to continue providing the highest quality care,” lawmakers in Delaware County saw a big issue with these planned closures on the community. Reps. Gina Curry and Mike Zabel hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing to understand the impact it has had, especially on expectant mothers. Following the hearing, lawmakers walked to Delaware County Memorial Hospital to join nurses and technicians demonstrating outside the hospital. The event was called an “Informational Picket” and is the second event held by Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals regarding Crozer’s planned closures.

Ribbon Cutting for the new Penn State Brandywine LaunchBox

Rep. Gina H. Curry attended a ribbon cutting for the new Penn State Brandywine Launchbox. A new space for innovators and entrepreneurs can be used by students and the community for classes, collaboration, and creativity.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Event

Rep. Gina H. Curry held a Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program Event at Simpson Gardens on March 16, 2022.

Read Across America

In celebration of Read Across America Day 2022, Rep. Gina H. Curry visited Highland Park Elementary and read “I Am Enough” by Grace Byers to the first grade class.

Shredding and Safety Event

Reps. Gina H. Curry & Mike Zabel hosted a shredding and safety event on February 26, 2022.

Black & Diverse Business Forum

Rep. Gina H. Curry & Senator Tim Kearney hosted a business diversity and inclusion event on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Governor Wolf visits Upper Darby

Rep. Gina H. Curry attends press conference at Upper Darby School District with Governor Wolf.

Cannabis & Social Justice Policy Hearing

Rep. Gina Curry attends a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing in Philadelphia on Cannabis & Social Justice: The Impacts of Criminalization.

Escort Comittee

Rep. Gina Curry is selected to serve on the Escort Committee before Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his final Budget Address.

Swearing In Ceremony and Reception

Rep. Gina Curry takes the Oath of Office and is sworn-in as the new state representative for the 164th legislative district.