Kosierowski to host HDPC hearing on mental health Feb. 19 in Dickson City
Policy Committee February 13, 2020 | 9:43 AM
DICKSON CITY, Feb. 13 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lehigh, announced today she will host a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing next week on the shortage of mental health professionals in Pennsylvania schools.
The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Dickson City Borough, 901 Enterprise Street, Dickson City. Members of the public and media are invited to attend.
Kosierowski requested the hearing to discuss the importance of having mental health professionals available in schools. She will be joined by fellow state legislators, including HDPC Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster.
The current agenda is:
2 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
2:10 p.m. Meghna Patel, deputy secretary for health innovation, Pennsylvania Department of Health
2:40 p.m. Panel of Experts
- Sr. Gail Cabral Ph.D., professor of psychology, Marywood University
- Sandie Lamanna M.S., psychologist in private practice
- Jenna Kelly, M.S., psychologist in private practice
3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
This hearing is part of a series being held across the state on House Democrats’ Plan4PA, an agenda focused on putting people first by growing good jobs, providing healthcare access, creating quality schools and providing training for jobs in a fair economy. More information about the plan is available at www.plan4pa.com. Hearing materials will be available at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee.