October 16, 2026 Caring for the Commonwealth: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Recognizing that treating the effects of lead exposure is not enough, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health launched Lead-Free Families, a comprehensive, $50 million lead poisoning prevention program designed to address the problem at its source. Lead-Free Families is the first of its kind in the United States to be 100 percent funded and led by a health system.
October 08, 2026 5 Things to Know: Pennsylvania’s Respiratory Virus Season Outlook Thousands of Pennsylvanians go to the hospital every winter due to respiratory viruses, and now is the time to protect your health.
October 05, 2026 Pa. Reaches 1,000 Measles Cases Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 measles cases, the Department of Health reported on Monday. The state continues to be at center of the resurgence of the virus.
September 15, 2026 Pa. Confirms 2 More Measles-associated Deaths Pennsylvania’s public health officials today announced two more measles-associated deaths, bringing the statewide total to four.
September 10, 2026 More Measles Cases in Pa. Public health leaders continue to monitor the spread of measles, with 30 confirmed cases reported yesterday.
September 09, 2026 The Latest Guidance on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Vaccines COVID-19, flu, and RSV season starts in just a few weeks.