What a great shredding event Saturday in Franklin Park! We helped over 300 people to dispose of sensitive documents and learn about identity theft. Thank you to Franklin Park and my staff and volunteers for your work. Look forward to our next shredding event in the fall.

As an emergency physician, I am deeply grateful for the dedicated nurses throughout our commonwealth who willingly embrace stressful and physically demanding work to bring health – and hope – to patients.

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Orthodox Easter!

Veena, Ashok, and I had a wonderful time today at the North Hills Community Outreach Community BBQ at Memorial Park Church. Thank you to the volunteers and staff both for a great event today and everything you do in our community.

Delighted to attend the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber gala to celebrate our local business community and honor Jim Boltz with a citation from the PA House of Reps. on completing ten years as CEO of the chamber. Thank you for your vital role in building our thriving community.

Remembering the tremendous heroism of our firefighters – including many who are volunteers.

Great to start this morning at the EASRCC open house! They will be welcoming the community until 3pm today to show the incredible opportunities in carpentry. Thanks for your invitation and all you do to keep our region moving forward!

Tomorrow is our free paper shredding event at the Franklin Park Municipal Building from 10am to 11:30am. Limit two boxes per car. Hope to see you there!

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about our May 4 shredding event, talented students, opposing rate hikes, and protecting patients and doctors from harmful contract clauses. You can also learn how we voted in the House and find helpful resources!
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Congratulations to MFPAA for receiving the prestigious CAAS National Accreditation! This mark of distinction confirms how fortunate we are to have such an outstanding EMS agency serving our community. Proud to support their vital work for all of us.

Tonight, and the next few nights after are predicted to be high migration nights for nocturnal birds in our area. Please help them by turning off all non-essential lights from 11pm to 6am!

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Millions of Americans live with a mental illness. This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, please join me in raising awareness and fighting the stigma associated with mental illness while assuring those in our lives who face mental health struggles that they are not alone.

Looking to take a Summer Staycation this year? Allegheny County library card holders are now eligible to book 100,000+ free admissions through RAD Pass for some of Pittsburgh’s favorite attractions! Click the link below for more information.
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As an Indian-American legislator, I am proud to recognize the many ways Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have enriched our nation through contributions in science and technology, medicine, the arts, academia, and so many other fields.

It was great to speak with family physicians from across the state on the importance of advocacy as part of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians advocacy day. As an emergency physician, I am grateful for all you do for the health of our community.

Proud to welcome with Rep. Mercuri the PIAA state champion NATigers Girls Swimming and Diving Team to the State House. Congratulations to the swimmers, divers, coaches, parents, and staff for your amazing achievement!

Non-competes prevent patients from seeing the physicians of their choice, raise healthcare costs, and cause clinicians to leave PA. Thank you to the The Philadelphia Inquirer for covering State Rep. Dan Frankel and my bill to end non-competes for health professionals in PA.
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The FAFSA opens up all the doors to free financial aid, including the PA State Grant. See how submitting yours is the key for an affordable future at pheaa.org/fafsa.

Today, my bill to increase public awareness on the opioid epidemic, HB 1783, passed out of committee with a bipartisan vote. Thank you to Sherry Jo Matt, Tom Bott, and the Stop the Judgement Project for bringing this issue to my attention. youtube.com/watch?v=ZxLrzQ…

Join us this Saturday for a free paper shredding event at the Franklin Park Municipal Building from 10am to 11:30am. Limit two boxes per car. Hope to see you there!