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Shapiro budgets $141K for free period products in northcentral schools

Shapiro budgets $141K for free period products in northcentral schools

Harrisburg, Pa. — Over $140,000 of the state's budget has been dedicated to providing free menstrual products to 59 educational institutions in northcentral Pa. The Departments of Health and Education recently announced $3 million allocated in the 2025/26 budget will be distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

(BOULDER, CO) About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage menstrual flow. Unfortunately, studies have shown that many personal care products, including shampoo, lotion, nail