Across Pennsylvania, coverage here takes in medical research, wellness trends, public health alerts, hospital programs and insurance changes. This reporting addresses the state level, from clinical breakthroughs to the systems that provide care.
Pennsylvania's governor calls on the incoming Congress to reverse Medicaid, SNAP, and Affordable Care Act cuts when it convenes in January.
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Should Congress reverse recent Medicaid and SNAP cuts next year?
Elijah's Law mandates that day care and child care centers stock epinephrine auto-injectors and train staff to respond to allergic reactions.
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Would you take a free online course to learn how to reverse an opioid overdose?
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs released self-paced training on administering the overdose-reversal drug naloxone.
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Do you believe older adults should prioritize getting annual influenza vaccinations despite the risk of illness?
A study of Pennsylvania patients shows vaccination significantly reduces intensive care needs for seniors with influenza.
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Do you believe universities are prioritizing the right degree programs to meet current workforce needs?
The College of Health and Human Development introduced a new undergraduate major focused on population health.
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Do you trust university-led mental health programs to effectively reduce student anxiety and depression?
The Learn to Flourish Design Hub utilizes a $2 million gift to research and scale mental health intervention programs.
Day to day, that means hospital programs and expansions, insurance coverage and eligibility changes, public health warnings, and developments in medical research. Reporting stretches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing every setting where care is managed. Shifts in state oversight and funding levels frequently influence which services remain available in smaller municipalities. Demographic changes and shifting demand for specialized care dictate the rhythm of how hospitals adapt their services across the state.
