Published: September 22, 2008
Maternity Care Doctors to Call for Renewal of MCARE Abatement Fund, Address Growing Shortage of Maternity Care Physicians
OAKS, Pa., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of southeasternPennsylvania
maternity care physicians will hold a press conference on Thursday, September
25 at 12:00 PM at their practice inStrafford to raise awareness of the
growing maternity care crisis inPennsylvania, and how a legislative stalemate
inHarrisburg is contributing to that crisis. State Representative Mike Vereb
(R-Montgomery) and other legislators from southeasternPennsylvania will
attend as well.
"For many of our Ob/Gyns, what happens inHarrisburg two weeks from now
could very well determine if they keep their doors open," said Dr. Stephen
Krell, a board member of the Women's Health Care Group ofPennsylvania. "If
the legislature adjourns for the year without reauthorizing the MCARE
Abatement Fund, it will be a crucial blow to our profession, and to the health
care needs of pregnant women all over the commonwealth."
The state legislature is only scheduled to be in Session for three days in
October before adjourning until January, 2009. The Women's Health Care Group
is currently spearheading a statewide campaign to raise awareness of the
fragile state of maternity care. For more information, visit
www.PAmaternitycrisis.com.
Location: 85 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA
Time: 12:00 PM
For directions, call Josh Scacco at 717-222-0675
SOURCE Women's Health Care Group of PA
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