Health - Bensalem Township

Rep Davis Joins Lawmakers to Support A Diaper Need Awareness Week House Resolution

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5 months ago

October 1, 2025

State Reps. Carol Hill-Evans, Tina Davis, Kyle Mullins and Eddie Day Pashinski held a news conference at the state Capitol this week to unveil a House resolution designating Sept. 15–21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in two families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry and healthy. Nearly one in four parents report missing work or school because they cannot afford the diapers required to place their child in childcare.

“Far too many families in Pennsylvania are forced to make impossible choices between buying diapers, paying rent or putting food on the table,” Davis said. “Diaper need is not just a health issue — it’s an economic issue. Clean diapers and undergarments should be considered a basic necessity, and no child or adult should go without them. Our resolution aims to bring this important issue to light and help fight diaper need in Pennsylvania.”

For older adults, the need is just as urgent. Adult incontinence products can cost up to $1,000 annually and are not covered by Medicare or many private insurance plans. The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank reports that adult diapers cost nearly three times more than infant diapers, placing enormous strain on seniors with low or fixed incomes.

“In my home district in the City of York, year after year I see volunteers, nonprofits, churches, and even businesses answer the call to donate and distribute diapers,” Hill-Evans said. “Their compassion inspires me and reminds me that Pennsylvanians are ready to help; they just need their government to stand with them. I’ve once again introduced legislation, House Bill 1417, to create a state grant program to help organizations that already distribute diapers and incontinence products, meaning we wouldn’t have to duplicate their work of collecting, fundraising, training volunteers, and getting supplies into the hands of families who need them.”

The lawmakers also kicked off the 11th annual Capitol Diaper Drive, which runs through Friday, Oct. 3. Bins for new, unopened infant diapers and adult incontinence products are available for public donations in the Main Rotunda, East Wing Rotunda and outside participating House offices. Monetary donations are also being accepted by local nonprofits.

“The greatest job in this life is being a parent,” said Mullins, a father of two young children who represents portions of Lackawanna County. “But with that job and joy of caring for children comes the need for an endless supply of diapers. No parent or child should be forced to go without diapers or related hygiene products because of their financial situation.”

“Diaper need is often a hidden crisis that affects many families in the U.S., forcing parents to make difficult choices between buying diapers and paying for food or rent,” Pashinski said. “Diaper Need Awareness Week is a vital opportunity to shine a light on this issue and rally our communities to support the health and dignity of every baby and caregiver.”

The resolution also highlights the work of nonprofit diaper banks and local service organizations that help meet this critical need across the commonwealth. Lawmakers said they hope increased awareness will inspire both community action and future policy discussions to support Pennsylvanians facing diaper insecurity.

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Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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23 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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4 days ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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5 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.