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Discussing the importance of epinephrine auto-injectors in day care centers

To ensure the health and safety of children, state Reps. Bridget M. Kosierowski and Kristin Marcell participated in a Capitol news conference to talk about the lifesaving importance of requiring epinephrine auto-injectors in PA day care facilities. (9/23/24)

Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a registered nurse for 30 years and mother of four, knows how important time is during an emergency.

Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a registered nurse for 30 years and mother of four, knows how important time is during an emergency.



Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a registered nurse for 30 years and mother of four, knows how important time is during an emergency.

Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a registered nurse for 30 years and mother of four, knows how important time is during an emergency.



Rep. Kristin Marcell, whose son has food allergies, talks about the importance of epinephrine auto-injectors at day care facilities.

Rep. Kristin Marcell, whose son has food allergies, talks about the importance of epinephrine auto-injectors at day care facilities.



Dina Silvera, whose son Elijah tragically died at his day care facility after he was fed a grilled cheese sandwich, despite facility staff being aware of his dairy allergy, has turned her heartbreak into advocacy to help prevent other parents from facing the same tragedy.

Dina Silvera, whose son Elijah tragically died at his day care facility after he was fed a grilled cheese sandwich, despite facility staff being aware of his dairy allergy, has turned her heartbreak into advocacy to help prevent other parents from facing the same tragedy.



Jenna Riemenschneider, vice president of advocacy and policy at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Jenna Riemenschneider, vice president of advocacy and policy at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.