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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20 -- A coalition of doctors, care providers and moms gathered at Pennsylvania Hospital today to celebrate the passage of the Postpartum Depression Education Act and to urge continued progress on maternal health legislation. They were joined by bill’s sponsors, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware. The Postpartum Depression Education Act (Act 102 of 2024) directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. The department is tasked with developing a fact sheet on PPD symptoms and maintaining a list of counselors to be made available in doctors’ offices. “Since working on the issue of postpartum depression, I’ve heard so many moms say they struggled to put a name on their feelings, leaving them isolated during hard times. This law is designed to permeate the culture of silence around maternal mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and help support mothers,” Fiedler said. “This law is a major step toward charting a new path for moms and babies in Pennsylvania.” "Postpartum depression is a serious and often overlooked disorder, especially when undiagnosed," said Curry, co-chair of the House Black Maternal Health Caucus. "This law is a vital step in supporting families by addressing perinatal mental health challenges and ensuring that mothers, Read more
State Rep. Lisa Borowski and The Wardrobe are teaming up to host a winter clothing donation drive in Newtown Square. Read more
State Rep. Lisa Borowski will host a Medicare 101 seminar from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at her district office. Read more
“As a big believer in lifelong learning, I’m excited to see this funding come to fruition for the Creutzburg Center and Villanova’s campus library,” said Rep. Borowski, D-Delaware. “Enhanced facilities, along with our outstanding educators, inspire and excite our students and help to ensure everyone who wants access, has access.” Read more
According to Newtown Square in Bloom, the trees were planted thanks to the support of Giant, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, and a grant secured by State Rep. Lisa Borowski (D-168th). Read more
The Delaware County House and Senate Delegation stands united in full support of Attorney General Michelle Henry’s civil lawsuit against Prospect Medical Holdings. This aggressive action is crucial to hold accountable a company that has repeatedly placed profits over the health and well-being of Delaware County residents. Read more
Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) was a co-prime sponsor of the postpartum depression bill with Reps. Gina Curry, D-Delaware and Lisa Borowski D-Delaware. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 -- Today, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila.; Gina Curry, D-Delaware; and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, joined Gov. Josh Shapiro for the ceremonial signing of H.B. 2127 , which directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. "Around a decade ago was the time I both became a mom and had the chance to interview mothers struggling with postpartum depression as a reporter,” Fiedler said. “That time taught me that even through the beauty and joys of parenthood, there can be moments of immense darkness. I knew when I was elected that I wanted to work hard to ensure no one has to go through PPD alone. And now, years later, I am proud to say that with the help of my colleagues Representative Curry and Representative Borowski, we’ve successfully passed legislation to improve the health of new moms and babies in Pennsylvania.” “I am thrilled and incredibly grateful for the passage of H.B. 2127, the first of eight bills in the PA Momnibus proposed in March 2024,” Curry said. This bill underscores the importance of not only having a birthing plan but also a comprehensive postpartum plan. Addressing postpartum complications and maternal mental health is crucial for reducing the unfortunate consequences of untreated issues. The passage of this bill will increase awareness of essential resources available to parents during the postpartum Read more
“State funding is vital to helping communities grow without putting extra strain on taxpayers. I’m proud to help bring in support for important projects like renovations to older public buildings, to keep people safe and keep public services running smoothly without interruption,” said Borowski. Read more
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Harrisburg, October 10 — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania legislature passed legislation (H.B.2127), which directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. The bill was introduced by state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware. “As a mom of two, I know that even during the immense joy of bringing a baby into the world, mothers can struggle with postpartum depression,” Fiedler said. “New moms should not have to deal with the shame and isolation that often accompany this common, treatable heath condition. This new public awareness campaign is critical to increasing education, reducing stigma and saving lives.” “This bill is not just a legislative measure; it is a critical lifeline for countless families, addressing the postpartum challenges of depression, psychosis, and other perinatal mental health issues head-on. It marks a crucial first step in providing the education and resources needed to ensure that birthing individuals understand they are not alone in their struggles,” Curry said. Maternal mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in the commonwealth, according to the Pennsylvania Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Nearly 75% of mothers affected receive no treatment. To improve maternal health outcomes, H.B. 2127 Read more
Many constituents - especially senior citizens - are frustrated with unclear policies around subscriptions. Rep. Borowski's HB 2557 seeks to change this. Read more
A domestic violence prevention group in PA reiterated its support of Rep. Borowski's H.B. 1441, saying it would save lives by allowing victims to escape dangerous living situations. Read more
Borowski said the legislation would help protect seniors, who are especially vulnerable to deliberately unclear agreements with automatic renewals and methods for ending subscriptions that are hidden on websites or require a phone call. Read more
State Reps. Lisa Borowski and Jennifer O’Mara, along with the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association, celebrated today a $40,000 grant the legislators helped secure to place automatic external defibrillators in all American Legion and VFW posts in Delaware County. Read more
MEDIA, Sept. 10 -- U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Delaware/Chester/Montgomery, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, and other members of the PA House Democratic Southeast Delegation celebrated the recent enactment of state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler’s Solar for Schools program Monday morning. Solar for Schools is a new state grant program designed to help school districts across Pennsylvania install solar panels on school grounds or roofs. The grants will cover up to 50% of the cost of solar projects for schools and can be paired with federal funding available through the Inflation Reduction Act. “My colleagues and I in Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act. This provides incentives for schools, nonprofits, and houses of worship to deploy wind, solar, and other renewable energy technologies to generate clean electricity,” Scanlon said. “I'm so excited that decades after I was on the school board, our state legislature, led by Representative Fiedler, stepped up and took this really important step so our school districts can do renovations, implement solar energy and other clean energy options, and reap the savings of those options. The IRA is an essential step, but it can’t be the last step.” "Solar for Schools is not just an opportunity to bring clean energy and good jobs to our school communities. It’s an innovative way to pair state and federal funds to benefit Pennsylvania’s Read more
Pennsylvania state representatives Lisa Borowski and Jennifer O'Mara said they secured a $40,000 state grant that will be used to buy and install AEDs at all VFW and American Legion posts in Delaware County by the end of the year. The state representatives are partnering with the Newtown Square Fire Company, which will provide VFW staff members with training on how to use AEDs. Read more
“There are places where health care is a luxury across our commonwealth,” state Rep. Lisa Borowski said. “There is a growing number of health care deserts. And this is due to the steady increase of health system consolidations and closures. Sadly, Delaware County is becoming one of those places.” Read more
"This grant will help provide better air quality, filter stormwater runoff, prevent water puddling on the walkway and create an automobile noise buffer," said Paul Seligson, Chairperson of Newtown Square in Bloom. "A total of 76 applications were received, making this a very competitive process. We are extremely grateful to PA Representative, District 168th, Lisa Borowski, for helping our township secure this grant." Read more
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