Allegheny County Medical Society Issues Statement on Allegheny County’s Proposed 18-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy

The recently proposed 18-week paid parental leave policy in Allegheny County has received much attention, with many recognizing the direct connection between parental leave and healthier families, stronger workplaces, and better long-term public health outcomes. In its statement, ACMS highlighted that adequate parental leave improves maternal and infant health, strengthens family bonding, and supports workforce […]