July 02, 2024 Bogen Confirmed as Pa. Health Secretary Pennsylvania has officially confirmed Dr. Debra Bogen as its secretary of health.
July 01, 2024 Another American Public Health Crisis The U.S. Surgeon General has released an advisory declaring firearm violence a public health crisis.
June 20, 2024 U.S. Uninsured Rate Plummets 26 Percent from 2019 The number of Americans without health insurance declined by 8.2 million from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the CDC.
June 19, 2024 An Emphasis on Health Equity on Juneteenth Juneteenth, known as America’s Second Independence Day, provides an opportunity to recognize a critical milestone in the nation’s history while noting the work ahead to advance health equity in Pennsylvania and beyond.
June 07, 2024 Putting a Spotlight on Safe Health Care Workplaces On #HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.
June 06, 2024 A New Tool to Monitor Tickborne Illness The Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard to help both residents and health care providers monitor tickborne diseases throughout the commonwealth.