
Wolf Administration Outlines Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Executives from the Pennsylvania departments of Transportation (PennDOT) Health (DOH), Labor and Industry (L&I), and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Office of Victim Advocate
Executives from the Pennsylvania departments of Transportation (PennDOT) Health (DOH), Labor and Industry (L&I), and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Office of Victim Advocate
Opioid abuse is a significant problem in the United States, and individuals need to recognize the signs of opioid use to get help for themselves
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement regarding his health: “Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this news came
Wellspan Health announced their first baby born in Franklin County at 11:34 a.m. this morning (1/1/23). Baby and mom are doing well. Baby Mae Virginia
Babies born with congenital syphilis have hit its highest level in 32 years. Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson is
America has seen a spike in overdose deaths since the pandemic, when drug overdose deaths rose more than 14% from 2020 to 2021. The biggest
Groundbreaking for a new WellSpan Health center took place this month at Penn National. The health center expands access to care and services to the Mont
December through March is typically peak influenza (flu) season, though this season is off to an earlier start, with high activity currently across the country.
With nearly a quarter of Pennsylvania’s licensed drivers 65 years of age or older, the Pennsylvania departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Aging (PDA) and the Pennsylvania
WellSpan Health broke ground today on a new health center being constructed in Franklin County. Located on the Penn National Golf Club and residential community, the health
Thursday, December 1, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) rallied with supporters of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to call on Congress to pass the bipartisan legislation. Casey
The Department of Health today announced plans to distribute approximately $11.7 million in federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to help long-term care facilities
As people are preparing for holiday gatherings this season, the Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing and take-home tests at nearly a dozen
Local hospitals received top grades for safety again this year. Five WellSpan hospitals received “A” safety grades for fall 2022 from The Leapfrog Group, a
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening health problems, such as exacerbation of
After years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said to not
Highlighting the benefits of community water fluoridation statewide, Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today visited the Shippensburg Borough Authority’s water works
(StatePoint) As America’s drug overdose and death epidemic continues to impact communities of every size in every corner of the country, new challenges have emerged.
(StatePoint) Diabetes can impact the body in a number of ways, especially creating potentially serious complications for your feet. “Foot care is a central component
Written by Console and Associates, P.C. On October 14, 2022, Pennsylvania healthcare system Keystone Health filed an official notice of a data breach with the
The Department of Health is today emphasizing the importance of continued breast and cervical cancer screenings. It is important for people who postponed screenings during COVID-19 to
Department of Health Acting Secretary and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today joined public health officials from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health to encourage residents to
Just a short, but true story: The early 20th century house sat just off the sidewalk of a side street of the little Pennsylvania town.
Capital Blue Cross will become the first health plan in the nation to collaborate with the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to help bring
Lowering prescription costs is the goal of a partnership between Capital Blue Cross and the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, according to a joint
WellSpan Health is delivering more than just babies, as three of its hospitals are now nationally recognized for expert maternity care.
As people spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf Administration is reminding residents to protect themselves against the dangers of mosquito and tick-borne
As inflation continues to put a strain on budgets, talk of an upcoming recession has Americans worried about their finances. Prices on everyday items continue
Both in the United States and globally, childhood and adult vaccination rates have seen what community health experts are calling a “concerning decline” since the
Well Span Health was recognized by the United Way of the Shippensburg Area Thursday evening with the George Bailey Award for Community Support.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is so common that nearly 100% of children have been infected by age 2. Most people, including infants, develop only
Feeling overwhelmed by your Medicare options? There’s a good reason for that. With more than 3,000 Medicare Advantage plans, over 700 Part D Prescription Plans
Current and former state survey agency officials have reported challenges hiring and retaining surveyors, which affects the frequency and quality of nursing home surveys, as
Senior students from three local nursing programs will come to the Wilson College campus Oct. 8 for a day of learning, discussion, and lectures. This year’s
Residential and recreational areas in and around several Franklin County municipalities and communities will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 14.
Four leading healthcare providers — WellSpan Health, Centura Health, MetroHealth, and Virtua Health — have joined Truveta, the company with a vision of saving lives
Today, leadership from multiple state agencies joined advocates from Prevent Suicide PA to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and raise awareness around work
Nurses have shown an abundance of grit and perseverance throughout the last few years in the face of the pandemic and staffing challenges. Kristin Runyon displayed
As part of a movement to promote health, nature, and local parks and trails, the Department of Health (DOH) and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today hosted
The Department of Health announced that vaccine providers across the state are prepared to begin administering updated COVID-19 booster vaccines as soon as they receive
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